Navigation instruments imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of navigation instruments by Senegal reached $3.5 million in 2024 (15 tonnes). Value rose 138% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $3.5M | 15 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 8 t |
| 2022 | $722K | 8 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 3 t |
| 2020 | $298K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 3 t |
| 2018 | $582K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $510K | 2 t |
Where Senegal imports navigation instruments from
Most of the value came from Norway (31%), Nigeria (23%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $1.1M | 31% |
| Nigeria | $800K | 23% |
| France | $404K | 12% |
| Italy | $332K | 9.5% |
| Spain | $272K | 7.7% |
| Japan | $198K | 5.7% |
| United States | $108K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $54K | 1.5% |
| Ghana | $48K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 9014
| 9014.80 | Navigation equipment | 60% |
| 9014.20 | Aircraft navigation equipment | 19% |
| 9014.90 | Navigation equipment parts | 14% |
| 9014.10 | Direction compasses | 7.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $233.92 per kg, 54% below the world average of $507.35, 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.
Navigation instruments exports from Senegal
Exports of navigation instruments by Senegal reached $866 thousand in 2024 (0 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $471K | 54% |
| Norway | $224K | 26% |
| Italy | $81K | 9.4% |
| United States | $36K | 4.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $33K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.7% |
| France | $4K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0.3% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal navigation instruments imports (HS 9014): 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 9014: Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses.
Common questions
What is the value of navigation instruments imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported navigation instruments worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 138% on 2023.
Which countries supply navigation instruments to Senegal?
Norway was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Nigeria (23%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of navigation instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $233.92 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $507.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of navigation instruments to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $510 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 587%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export navigation instruments?
Yes. Senegal exported $866 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Norway and Italy. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for navigation instruments?
The HS code for navigation instruments is heading 9014. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 9014.80 (60% of the value) and 9014.20 (19%).
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