Motor parts imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $5.8 million of motor parts in 2024 (291 tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $23.7 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 | $5.8M | 291 t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 779 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 322 t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 453 t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 340 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 165 t |
Where Senegal imports motor parts from
Most of the value came from Finland (43%), China (20%), Morocco (13%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+725% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $2.5M | 43% |
| China | $1.1M | 20% |
| Morocco | $766K | 13% |
| India | $465K | 8.1% |
| France | $385K | 6.7% |
| Spain | $237K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $67K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $52K | 0.9% |
| United States | $29K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $25K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.83 per kg, 141% above the world average of $8.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Motor parts exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $377 thousand of motor parts in 2024 (64 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (43%), Gambia (28%), Morocco (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+723% on the year before).
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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 8503: Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502.
Common questions
What is the value of motor parts imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported motor parts worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 291 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor parts to Senegal?
Finland was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (20%) and Morocco (13%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 725% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.83 per kg in 2024, 141% above the world average of $8.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor parts to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2020 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export motor parts?
Yes. Senegal exported $377 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, the Gambia and Morocco. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor parts?
The HS code for motor parts is heading 8503. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8503.00. 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 8503 page.
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