Plastic-coated steel sheet imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $12.1 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.5 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 | $12.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 3.6K t |
Where Senegal imports plastic-coated steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.7M | 97% |
| Spain | $278K | 2.3% |
| India | $95K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $29K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.08.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic-coated steel sheet exports from Senegal
Exports of plastic-coated steel sheet by Senegal reached $758 thousand in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Gambia (43%), Mali (23%), Mauritania (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $329K | 43% |
| Mali | $176K | 23% |
| Mauritania | $118K | 16% |
| Guinea | $72K | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 5.7% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $20K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal plastic-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.70): 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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel sheet to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Spain (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel sheet to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 287%. The peak was 2023 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export plastic-coated steel sheet?
Yes. Senegal exported $758 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Mali and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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