Petroleum residue imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petroleum residue by Senegal reached $59.9 million in 2024 (217.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $59.9M | 217.7K t |
| 2023 | $44.3M | 142.1K t |
| 2022 | $68.5M | 205.4K t |
| 2021 | $27.1M | 87.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 46.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 38.7K t |
| 2018 | $47.1M | 216.7K t |
| 2017 | $21.3M | 79.3K t |
Where Senegal imports petroleum residue from
Most of the value came from Turkey (33%), Greece (19%), Spain (19%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+978% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $19.7M | 33% |
| Greece | $11.4M | 19% |
| Spain | $11.1M | 19% |
| United States | $7.7M | 13% |
| Venezuela | $5.0M | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Iraq | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Togo | $213K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $186K | 0.3% |
| France | $45K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2713
| 2713.20 | Bitumen | 75% |
| 2713.11 | Petroleum coke | 17% |
| 2713.12 | Calcined petroleum coke | 8.3% |
| 2713.90 | Fuel oil residue | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, close to the world average of $0.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Petroleum residue exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported petroleum residue worth $7.6 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Gambia (45%), Mali (27%), Guinea-Bissau (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea grew fastest (+437% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $3.4M | 45% |
| Mali | $2.0M | 27% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1.4M | 18% |
| Guinea | $749K | 9.9% |
| Norway | $36K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Cabo Verde | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal petroleum residue imports (HS 2713): 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 2713: Petroleum coke, petroleum bitumen; other residues of petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum residue imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported petroleum residue worth $59.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 217.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum residue to Senegal?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($19.7 million), followed by Greece (19%) and Spain (19%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 978% on the year.
What is the average import price of petroleum residue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum residue to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.3 million in 2017 to $59.9 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. The peak was 2022 at $68.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export petroleum residue?
Yes. Senegal exported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Mali and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $52.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum residue?
The HS code for petroleum residue is heading 2713. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2713.20 (75% of the value) and 2713.11 (17%).
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