Low carbon round steel bloom imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low carbon round steel bloom by Senegal reached $9.5 million in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 114% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.8 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 | $9.5M | 23.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 28.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $1K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $47K | 49 t |
Where Senegal imports low carbon round steel bloom from
South Africa alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.4M | 57% |
| China | $3.6M | 38% |
| India | $250K | 2.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $215K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $60K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, 59% below the world average of $1.00, 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.
Low carbon round steel bloom exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported low carbon round steel bloom worth $5.7 million (14.0 thousand tonnes). Gambia alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $4.4M | 77% |
| Mauritania | $573K | 10% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $353K | 6.2% |
| Mali | $242K | 4.3% |
| Guinea | $139K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal low carbon round steel bloom imports (HS 7207.19): 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 7207.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon round steel bloom imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported low carbon round steel bloom worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 154 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon round steel bloom to Senegal?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by China (38%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of low carbon round steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $1.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low carbon round steel bloom to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47 thousand in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export low carbon round steel bloom?
Yes. Senegal exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon round steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon round steel bloom is subheading 7207.19. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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