Low voltage switch imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $52.6 million of low voltage switch in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $52.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $43.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $44.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $32.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $33.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $29.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $27.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $24.3M | 1.9K t |
Where Senegal imports low voltage switch from
The largest suppliers were France (35%), China (27%), Morocco (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+464% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $18.3M | 35% |
| China | $14.2M | 27% |
| Morocco | $5.4M | 10% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 3.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $922K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $823K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $569K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8536
| 8536.90 | Electrical switching apparatus (other) | 36% |
| 8536.69 | Plugs and sockets | 23% |
| 8536.50 | Electrical switches | 12% |
| 8536.20 | Circuit breakers | 10% |
| 8536.70 | Optical fiber connectors | 9.9% |
| 8536.49 | Relays (higher voltage) | 2.8% |
| 8536.30 | Circuit protection devices | 2.6% |
| 8536.61 | Lamp holders | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.44 per kg, 75% below the world average of $37.06, 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 voltage switch exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported low voltage switch worth $1.2 million (31 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (27%), Mauritania (20%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $321K | 27% |
| Mauritania | $236K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $139K | 12% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $110K | 9.3% |
| Cabo Verde | $64K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $58K | 4.9% |
| United States | $38K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $23K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $20K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal low voltage switch imports (HS 8536): 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 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported low voltage switch worth $52.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage switch to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by China (27%) and Morocco (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.44 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $37.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low voltage switch to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.3 million in 2017 to $52.6 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $36.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export low voltage switch?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Mauritania and the United Kingdom. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $51.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
The HS code for low voltage switch is heading 8536. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8536.90 (36% of the value) and 8536.69 (23%).
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