Optical fiber connectors imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fiber connectors by Senegal reached $5.2 million in 2024 (304 tonnes). Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $5.2M | 304 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 106 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 127 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 112 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 55 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 74 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $686K | 17 t |
Where Senegal imports optical fiber connectors from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.6M | 68% |
| China | $1.1M | 22% |
| Australia | $138K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $137K | 2.6% |
| Singapore | $85K | 1.6% |
| Romania | $30K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $29K | 0.6% |
| Morocco | $18K | 0.3% |
| Benin | $17K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.13 per kg, 60% below the world average of $42.45, 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.
Optical fiber connectors exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $546 thousand of optical fiber connectors in 2024 (6 tonnes). Mali alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $319K | 58% |
| Mauritania | $223K | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.7% |
| Serbia | $0K | 0% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $0K | 0% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal optical fiber connectors imports (HS 8536.70): 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 8536.70: Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber connectors imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported optical fiber connectors worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 304 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber connectors to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (22%) and Australia (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber connectors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.13 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $42.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fiber connectors to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $686 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 661%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export optical fiber connectors?
Yes. Senegal exported $546 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Mauritania and the United Kingdom. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber connectors?
The HS code for optical fiber connectors is subheading 8536.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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