Lubricant imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported lubricant worth $4.8 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 486 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 482 t |
Where Senegal imports lubricant from
The largest suppliers were France (19%), Netherlands (18%), Belgium (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+572% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $933K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $877K | 18% |
| Belgium | $577K | 12% |
| Germany | $438K | 9.1% |
| Morocco | $308K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $268K | 5.6% |
| China | $235K | 4.9% |
| United States | $157K | 3.3% |
| India | $156K | 3.2% |
| Australia | $147K | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 3403
| 3403.99 | Non-petroleum lubricant | 58% |
| 3403.19 | General lubricant | 42% |
| 3403.11 | Textile lubricant | 0.3% |
| 3403.91 | Textile treatment oil | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, 29% below the world average of $4.73, 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.
Lubricant exports from Senegal
Exports of lubricant by Senegal reached $549 thousand in 2024 (108 tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (31%), Benin (23%), Netherlands (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $172K | 31% |
| Benin | $128K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $124K | 23% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $57K | 10% |
| Mauritania | $13K | 2.3% |
| Niger | $12K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 2.1% |
| United States | $10K | 1.9% |
| Sierra Leone | $5K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal lubricant imports (HS 3403): 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 3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported lubricant worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricant to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($933 thousand), followed by the Netherlands (18%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $4.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricant to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export lubricant?
Yes. Senegal exported $549 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Benin and the Netherlands. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
The HS code for lubricant is heading 3403. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 3403.99 (58% of the value) and 3403.19 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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