Oil and fuel engine filters imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $5.9 million of oil and fuel engine filters in 2024 (645 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $5.9M | 645 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 611 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 690 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 673 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 517 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 572 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 606 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 380 t |
Where Senegal imports oil and fuel engine filters from
The largest suppliers were France (24%), China (16%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.14 per kg, 38% below the world average of $14.77, 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.
Oil and fuel engine filters exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported oil and fuel engine filters worth $225 thousand (1.9 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Gambia accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+561% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $149K | 66% |
| Gabon | $39K | 17% |
| Mali | $22K | 9.9% |
| Nigeria | $5K | 2.3% |
| Cabo Verde | $4K | 1.6% |
| Togo | $4K | 1.5% |
| France | $2K | 0.9% |
| Liberia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Central African Republic | $0K | 0.1% |
| Guinea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal oil and fuel engine filters imports (HS 8421.23): 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and fuel engine filters imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 645 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and fuel engine filters to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (16%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.14 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $14.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil and fuel engine filters to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 96%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export oil and fuel engine filters?
Yes. Senegal exported $225 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Gabon and Mali. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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