Motorcycles imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported motorcycles worth $57.7 million (14.9 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $57.7M | 14.9K t |
| 2023 | $54.2M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $35.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $36.5M | 14.5K t |
| 2020 | $30.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $37.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $35.0M | 3.1K t |
Where Senegal imports motorcycles from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.4M | 67% |
| India | $12.5M | 22% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| France | $739K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $358K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $340K | 0.6% |
| United States | $314K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $304K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $111K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8711
| 8711.20 | Motorcycles 50-250cc | 85% |
| 8711.90 | Motorcycles (other types) | 7.8% |
| 8711.50 | Motorcycles >800cc | 2.4% |
| 8711.30 | Motorcycles 250-500cc | 2.1% |
| 8711.10 | Mopeds <50cc | 0.9% |
| 8711.40 | Motorcycles 500-800cc | 0.9% |
| 8711.60 | Electric motorcycles | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.87 per kg, 74% below the world average of $14.85, 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.
Motorcycles exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported motorcycles worth $467 thousand (293 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Gambia (26%), France (18%), Guinea-Bissau (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $122K | 26% |
| France | $84K | 18% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $57K | 12% |
| Belgium | $51K | 11% |
| Italy | $38K | 8.1% |
| Romania | $30K | 6.5% |
| Cabo Verde | $26K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 3.5% |
| Guinea | $15K | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $10K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal motorcycles imports (HS 8711): 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 8711: Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles; fitted with an auxiliary motor, with or without side-cars; side-cars.
Common questions
What is the value of motorcycles imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported motorcycles worth $57.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply motorcycles to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($38.4 million), followed by India (22%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of motorcycles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $14.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of motorcycles to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.0 million in 2017 to $57.7 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export motorcycles?
Yes. Senegal exported $467 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, France and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $57.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for motorcycles?
The HS code for motorcycles is heading 8711. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8711.20 (85% of the value) and 8711.90 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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