Machinery parts imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported machinery parts worth $9.0 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 323% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $35.3 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 | $9.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 622 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 197 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 254 t |
| 2020 | $949K | 50 t |
| 2019 | $35.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $818K | 33 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 63 t |
Where Senegal imports machinery parts from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+517% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8487
| 8487.90 | Machinery parts: not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than… | 95% |
| 8487.10 | Ship propellers and blades | 4.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8487.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.24 per kg, 67% below the world average of $15.71, 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.
Machinery parts exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported machinery parts worth $260 thousand (30 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 72% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $188K | 72% |
| Belgium | $45K | 17% |
| Norway | $12K | 4.8% |
| Egypt | $4K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 1.5% |
| United States | $3K | 1.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal machinery parts imports (HS 8487): 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 8487: Machinery parts; not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of machinery parts imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported machinery parts worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 323% on 2023.
Which countries supply machinery parts to Senegal?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by France (7%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 517% on the year.
What is the average import price of machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.24 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $15.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of machinery parts to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 614%. The peak was 2019 at $35.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export machinery parts?
Yes. Senegal exported $260 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Belgium and Norway. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for machinery parts?
The HS code for machinery parts is heading 8487. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8487.90 (95% of the value) and 8487.10 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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