Narrow steel strips imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported narrow steel strips worth $8.7 million (10.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average.
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 | $8.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $654K | 744 t |
Where Senegal imports narrow steel strips from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 61% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 32% |
| Portugal | $235K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $181K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $115K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $30K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.2% |
| France | $13K | 0.2% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7211
| 7211.19 | Hot-rolled steel strip thin | 50% |
| 7211.14 | Hot-rolled steel strip | 20% |
| 7211.13 | Four-face rolled steel strip | 13% |
| 7211.90 | Other steel strips | 8.7% |
| 7211.29 | Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip | 6.2% |
| 7211.23 | Cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.12, 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.
Narrow steel strips exports from Senegal
Exports of narrow steel strips by Senegal reached $855 thousand in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Guinea (44%), Mali (26%), Mauritania (18%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea | $376K | 44% |
| Mali | $226K | 27% |
| Mauritania | $158K | 18% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $75K | 8.7% |
| Gambia | $20K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal narrow steel strips imports (HS 7211): 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 7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow steel strips imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported narrow steel strips worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow steel strips to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Turkey (32%) and Portugal (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow steel strips to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $654 thousand in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export narrow steel strips?
Yes. Senegal exported $855 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea, Mali and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow steel strips?
The HS code for narrow steel strips is heading 7211. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7211.19 (50% of the value) and 7211.14 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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