Orthopaedic appliances imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $2.9 million of orthopaedic appliances in 2024 (78 tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.8 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 | $2.9M | 78 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 91 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 80 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 126 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 50 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 64 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 7 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 20 t |
Where Senegal imports orthopaedic appliances from
The largest suppliers were India (26%), France (22%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $746K | 26% |
| France | $616K | 22% |
| Netherlands | $199K | 7% |
| Belgium | $190K | 6.7% |
| China | $186K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $173K | 6.1% |
| Spain | $112K | 3.9% |
| Austria | $110K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $84K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $83K | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 9021
| 9021.90 | Worn body appliances | 27% |
| 9021.10 | Orthopedic supports | 23% |
| 9021.31 | Prosthetic body parts | 22% |
| 9021.50 | Cardiac pacemakers | 12% |
| 9021.39 | Prosthetics (non-joint) | 11% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids | 3.3% |
| 9021.29 | Dental prosthetics | 1.8% |
| 9021.21 | Artificial teeth | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.74 per kg, 89% below the world average of $345.26, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal orthopaedic appliances imports (HS 9021): 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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported orthopaedic appliances worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 223 countries worldwide. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopaedic appliances to Senegal?
India was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($746 thousand), followed by France (22%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.74 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $345.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of orthopaedic appliances to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
The HS code for orthopaedic appliances is heading 9021. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 9021.90 (27% of the value) and 9021.10 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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