Medical instruments imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $29.3 million of medical instruments in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $53.3 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 | $29.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $45.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $32.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $53.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $51.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 878 t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 933 t |
Where Senegal imports medical instruments from
Most of the value came from China (20%), France (18%), Germany (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 20% |
| France | $5.4M | 18% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 17% |
| Albania | $2.0M | 7% |
| India | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $997K | 3.4% |
| United States | $823K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $521K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical instruments (other) | 55% |
| 9018.39 | Catheters and cannulae | 9.5% |
| 9018.13 | MRI machines | 6.5% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments | 5.9% |
| 9018.19 | Electrodiagnostic equipment | 5.4% |
| 9018.12 | Ultrasound machines | 5.2% |
| 9018.31 | Medical syringes | 4.6% |
| 9018.49 | Dental instruments | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.34 per kg, 70% below the world average of $37.39, 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.
Medical instruments exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $1.8 million of medical instruments in 2024 (156 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (23%), Togo (14%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $410K | 23% |
| Togo | $253K | 14% |
| Germany | $157K | 8.9% |
| Chad | $126K | 7.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $118K | 6.7% |
| Mali | $99K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $91K | 5.1% |
| Cameroon | $79K | 4.5% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $75K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $67K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal medical instruments imports (HS 9018): 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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported medical instruments worth $29.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by France (18%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Albania grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.34 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $37.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical instruments to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $29.3 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2021 at $53.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export medical instruments?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Togo and Germany. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $27.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (55% of the value) and 9018.39 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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