Other steel bars exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $33.5 million of other steel bars in 2024 (34.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 391% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 82% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.5M | 34.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 17.9K t |
| 2018 | $935K | 1.5K t |
Where Senegal exports other steel bars to
Guinea-Bissau alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea-Bissau | $18.9M | 57% |
| Mali | $6.7M | 20% |
| Gambia | $4.6M | 14% |
| Guinea | $2.0M | 6.1% |
| Mauritania | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 0.3% |
| Gabon | $16K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7215
| 7215.90 | Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72, n.e.c. in heading no. 7215 | 100% |
| 7215.10 | Free-cutting cold-formed bar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7215.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.98 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.32, 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.
Other steel bars imports to Senegal
Senegal imported $1.5 million of other steel bars in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Nigeria (28%), China (21%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Senegal other steel bars exports (HS 7215): 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 7215: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, n.e.c. in chapter 72.
Common questions
What is the value of other steel bars exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported other steel bars worth $33.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 132 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 391% on 2023.
Which countries buy other steel bars from Senegal?
Guinea-Bissau was the largest buyer with 57% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by Mali (20%) and the Gambia (14%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. The Gambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 784% on the year.
What is the average export price of other steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.98 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other steel bars from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $935 thousand in 2018 to $33.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also import other steel bars?
Yes. Senegal imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Nigeria, China and Turkey. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $32.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other steel bars?
The HS code for other steel bars is heading 7215. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7215.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7215 page.
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