Lubricating oil additive imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported lubricating oil additive worth $15.3 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.3 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 | $15.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $22.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 3.6K t |
Where Senegal imports lubricating oil additive from
France alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.9M | 71% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 14% |
| Italy | $902K | 5.9% |
| Singapore | $473K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $454K | 3% |
| Morocco | $361K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $18K | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.22 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lubricating oil additive exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported lubricating oil additive worth $10.5 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Cameroon (21%), Burkina Faso (21%), Guinea (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+238% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $2.2M | 21% |
| Burkina Faso | $2.2M | 21% |
| Guinea | $1.9M | 18% |
| Mali | $671K | 6.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $646K | 6.2% |
| Togo | $643K | 6.1% |
| Gabon | $552K | 5.3% |
| Chad | $274K | 2.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $269K | 2.6% |
| Liberia | $251K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal lubricating oil additive imports (HS 3811.21): 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 3811.21: Lubricating oil additives: containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricating oil additive imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported lubricating oil additive worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricating oil additive to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Belgium (14%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 668% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricating oil additive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.22 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lubricating oil additive to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $22.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export lubricating oil additive?
Yes. Senegal exported $10.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cameroon, Burkina Faso and Guinea. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricating oil additive?
The HS code for lubricating oil additive is subheading 3811.21. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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