Petroleum gas imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $183.4 million of petroleum gas in 2024 (298.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $183.4M | 298.5K t |
| 2023 | $154.2M | 210.3K t |
| 2022 | $179.1M | 219.0K t |
| 2021 | $139.3M | 216.7K t |
| 2020 | $113.8M | 206.8K t |
| 2019 | $87.3M | 175.6K t |
| 2018 | $66.7M | 126.6K t |
| 2017 | $109.2M | 266.1K t |
Where Senegal imports petroleum gas from
The largest suppliers were United States (47%), Ghana (14%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Ghana grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $86.3M | 47% |
| Ghana | $24.8M | 14% |
| Italy | $13.2M | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8.5M | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $7.1M | 3.9% |
| France | $7.1M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $6.1M | 3.3% |
| Finland | $4.5M | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $3.7M | 2% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $3.4M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.13 | Butane | 77% |
| 2711.11 | Liquefied natural gas | 22% |
| 2711.19 | Liquefied petroleum gas (other) | 1.4% |
| 2711.29 | Petroleum gas (gaseous) | 0% |
| 2711.12 | Propane | 0% |
| 2711.21 | Natural gas | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petroleum gas exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $11.2 million of petroleum gas in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $8.5M | 76% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 19% |
| Guinea | $310K | 2.8% |
| Gambia | $235K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal petroleum gas imports (HS 2711): 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 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum gas imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported petroleum gas worth $183.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 298.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum gas to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($86.3 million), followed by Ghana (14%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Ghana grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum gas to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $109.2 million in 2017 to $183.4 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $129.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export petroleum gas?
Yes. Senegal exported $11.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the United Kingdom and Guinea. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $172.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2711.13 (77% of the value) and 2711.11 (22%).
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