Military weapons imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported military weapons worth $3.0 million (30 tonnes). Value fell 68% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.3 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 | $3.0M | 30 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 206 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 12 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 26 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 7 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 7 t |
| 2017 | $141K | 1 t |
Where Senegal imports military weapons from
The largest suppliers were United States (35%), Spain (19%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.0M | 35% |
| Spain | $563K | 19% |
| Turkey | $430K | 14% |
| France | $406K | 14% |
| China | $332K | 11% |
| Iceland | $231K | 7.7% |
Product types under HS 9301
| 9301.90 | Military weapons (other) | 68% |
| 9301.10 | Artillery guns | 19% |
| 9301.20 | Rocket launchers | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $100.79 per kg, 61% below the world average of $256.00, 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.
Military weapons exports from Senegal
Exports of military weapons by Senegal reached $1.5 million in 2024 (138 tonnes). Egypt alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.4M | 97% |
| Bangladesh | $52K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal military weapons imports (HS 9301): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9301: Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307.
Common questions
What is the value of military weapons imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported military weapons worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 133 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply military weapons to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Spain (19%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 342% on the year.
What is the average import price of military weapons per kg?
The average declared import value was about $100.79 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $256.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of military weapons to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $141 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export military weapons?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt and Bangladesh. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for military weapons?
The HS code for military weapons is heading 9301. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 9301.90 (68% of the value) and 9301.10 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Senegal, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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