Non-rectangular steel bar imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $14.1 million of non-rectangular steel bar in 2024 (21.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 79% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $65.8 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 | $14.1M | 21.2K t |
| 2023 | $65.8M | 109.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 43.3K t |
| 2021 | $33.3M | 64.0K t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 45.8K t |
| 2019 | $31.4M | 50.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 5.2K t |
Where Senegal imports non-rectangular steel bar from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Algeria (41%), Turkey (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 45% |
| Algeria | $5.7M | 41% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 7.3% |
| Morocco | $424K | 3% |
| Belgium | $244K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $120K | 0.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $72K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $70K | 0.5% |
| India | $35K | 0.3% |
| France | $24K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.66 per kg, close to the world average of $0.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Non-rectangular steel bar exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $266 thousand of non-rectangular steel bar in 2024 (386 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mauritania accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $156K | 58% |
| Guinea | $57K | 21% |
| Mali | $29K | 11% |
| Sierra Leone | $15K | 5.7% |
| Gambia | $9K | 3.4% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal non-rectangular steel bar imports (HS 7214.99): 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 7214.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of non-rectangular steel bar imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported non-rectangular steel bar worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-rectangular steel bar to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Algeria (41%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.66 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-rectangular steel bar to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 400%. The peak was 2023 at $65.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export non-rectangular steel bar?
Yes. Senegal exported $266 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Guinea and Mali. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for non-rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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