Kitchen knives imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kitchen knives by Senegal reached $2.9 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 964 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 784 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 703 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 548 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 402 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 356 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 283 t |
Where Senegal imports kitchen knives from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 71% |
| Spain | $244K | 8.5% |
| Brazil | $159K | 5.5% |
| France | $102K | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $58K | 2% |
| Italy | $52K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $51K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $39K | 1.3% |
| Norway | $32K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8211
| 8211.92 | Kitchen blades | 73% |
| 8211.91 | Table knives | 10% |
| 8211.93 | Folding knives | 9.7% |
| 8211.94 | Knife blades | 3.6% |
| 8211.10 | Kitchen knife sets | 2.7% |
| 8211.95 | Knives: with handles of base metal | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, 74% below the world average of $10.29, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Senegal kitchen knives imports (HS 8211): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8211: Knives; with cutting blades, serrated or not (including pruning knives), other than knives of heading no. 8208, and blades therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of kitchen knives imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported kitchen knives worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply kitchen knives to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Spain (8%) and Brazil (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 615% on the year.
What is the average import price of kitchen knives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $10.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kitchen knives to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for kitchen knives?
The HS code for kitchen knives is heading 8211. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8211.92 (73% of the value) and 8211.91 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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