Piston engine imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of piston engine by Senegal reached $7.4 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 66% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $33.2 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 | $7.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $33.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 2.7K t |
Where Senegal imports piston engine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 51% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 15% |
| France | $768K | 10% |
| South Korea | $380K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $294K | 4% |
| Belgium | $265K | 3.6% |
| United States | $246K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $177K | 2.4% |
| India | $109K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $79K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 33% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 29% |
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 16% |
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 13% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 7.6% |
| 8407.31 | Vehicle engines 50cc or less | 0.7% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 0.5% |
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, 86% below the world average of $17.78, 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.
Piston engine exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $806 thousand of piston engine in 2024 (16 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 82% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $659K | 82% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $61K | 7.6% |
| Mauritania | $32K | 3.9% |
| France | $22K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $15K | 1.8% |
| Benin | $8K | 1% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.8% |
| Guinea | $3K | 0.4% |
| Cabo Verde | $1K | 0.1% |
| Gambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported piston engine worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Japan (15%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of piston engine to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export piston engine?
Yes. Senegal exported $806 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea-Bissau and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8407.32 (33% of the value) and 8407.21 (29%).
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