Petrol generator sets imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol generator sets by Senegal reached $4.9 million in 2024 (457 tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.8 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 | $4.9M | 457 t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 852 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 320 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 833 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 601 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 290 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 124 t |
| 2017 | $675K | 65 t |
Where Senegal imports petrol generator sets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 83% |
| United Arab Emirates | $378K | 7.7% |
| Australia | $176K | 3.6% |
| Lebanon | $143K | 2.9% |
| France | $62K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $26K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.76 per kg, close to the world average of $9.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petrol generator sets exports from Senegal
Exports of petrol generator sets by Senegal reached $643 thousand in 2024 (95 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Pakistan accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $349K | 54% |
| Egypt | $266K | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 4.2% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal petrol generator sets imports (HS 8502.20): 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 8502.20: Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol generator sets imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported petrol generator sets worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 457 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol generator sets to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (8%) and Australia (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.76 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $9.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petrol generator sets to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $675 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 629%. The peak was 2023 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export petrol generator sets?
Yes. Senegal exported $643 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Egypt and the United Kingdom. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol generator sets?
The HS code for petrol generator sets is subheading 8502.20. 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 8502 page.
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