Mobile phones imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported mobile phones worth $115.4 million (723 tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $338.1 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 | $115.4M | 723 t |
| 2023 | $201.1M | 993 t |
| 2022 | $71.7M | 458 t |
| 2021 | $137.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $114.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $107.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $338.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $154.8M | 218 t |
Where Senegal imports mobile phones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $73.5M | 64% |
| Hong Kong | $17.3M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.9M | 12% |
| United States | $6.5M | 5.6% |
| France | $2.6M | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $372K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $296K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $245K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $202K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $160K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $159.56 per kg, 50% below the world average of $321.06, 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.
Mobile phones exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported mobile phones worth $446 thousand (71 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cabo Verde (46%), Benin (36%), Gambia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | $206K | 46% |
| Benin | $161K | 36% |
| Gambia | $46K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 1.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $6K | 1.4% |
| Mauritania | $5K | 1.2% |
| France | $4K | 1% |
| Morocco | $4K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal mobile phones imports (HS 8517.12): 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 8517.12: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile phones imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported mobile phones worth $115.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 723 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile phones to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($73.5 million), followed by Hong Kong (15%) and the United Arab Emirates (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 404% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile phones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $159.56 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $321.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile phones to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $154.8 million in 2017 to $115.4 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2018 at $338.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $155.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export mobile phones?
Yes. Senegal exported $446 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cabo Verde, Benin and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $114.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mobile phones?
The HS code for mobile phones is subheading 8517.12. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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