Lifting and handling machinery (other) imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $6.4 million of lifting and handling machinery (other) in 2024 (708 tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $48.0 million.
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 | $6.4M | 708 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 276 t |
| 2019 | $48.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 266 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 239 t |
Where Senegal imports lifting and handling machinery (other) from
Most of the value came from Germany (26%), China (21%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+813% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.7M | 26% |
| China | $1.4M | 21% |
| France | $1.1M | 18% |
| Italy | $813K | 13% |
| Turkey | $441K | 6.9% |
| Tunisia | $226K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $185K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 2.4% |
| Colombia | $57K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $53K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.03 per kg, 32% below the world average of $13.32, 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.
Lifting and handling machinery (other) exports from Senegal
Exports of lifting and handling machinery (other) by Senegal reached $310 thousand in 2024 (121 tonnes). Turkey alone took 52% of it.
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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 8428.90: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting and handling machinery (other) imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 708 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting and handling machinery (other) to Senegal?
Germany was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (21%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 813% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting and handling machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.03 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $13.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. The peak was 2019 at $48.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export lifting and handling machinery (other)?
Yes. Senegal exported $310 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Australia and Namibia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other)?
The HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other) is subheading 8428.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8428 page.
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