Large dry transformers imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of large dry transformers by Senegal reached $4.6 million in 2024 (418 tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $4.6M | 418 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 392 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 529 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 177 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 168 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 408 t |
| 2018 | $523K | 67 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 132 t |
Where Senegal imports large dry transformers from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (28%), Australia (15%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 28% |
| Australia | $688K | 15% |
| India | $551K | 12% |
| Italy | $451K | 9.8% |
| Thailand | $359K | 7.8% |
| Morocco | $312K | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $265K | 5.7% |
| China | $213K | 4.6% |
| France | $186K | 4% |
| Germany | $83K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.03 per kg, 34% above the world average of $8.21. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 large dry transformers imports (HS 8504.34): 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 8504.34: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of large dry transformers imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported large dry transformers worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 418 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply large dry transformers to Senegal?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Australia (15%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of large dry transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.03 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $8.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large dry transformers to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 336%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for large dry transformers?
The HS code for large dry transformers is subheading 8504.34. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8504 page.
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