Portable computers imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portable computers by Senegal reached $11.3 million in 2024 (360 tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.1 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 | $11.3M | 360 t |
| 2023 | $22.1M | 428 t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 330 t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 508 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 233 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 358 t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 166 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 60 t |
Where Senegal imports portable computers from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.4M | 57% |
| China | $1.7M | 15% |
| United Arab Emirates | $681K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $545K | 4.8% |
| Denmark | $534K | 4.7% |
| United States | $480K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $138K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $115K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $115K | 1% |
| Belgium | $71K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.42 per kg, 89% below the world average of $279.80, 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.
Portable computers exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $490 thousand of portable computers in 2024 (3 tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (14%), Burkina Faso (13%), Guinea-Bissau (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $69K | 14% |
| Burkina Faso | $62K | 13% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $56K | 12% |
| Mali | $53K | 11% |
| Togo | $50K | 10% |
| Benin | $42K | 8.6% |
| Niger | $28K | 5.7% |
| France | $22K | 4.6% |
| Cabo Verde | $18K | 3.8% |
| Gambia | $14K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal portable computers imports (HS 8471.30): 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 8471.30: Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Common questions
What is the value of portable computers imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported portable computers worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 360 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable computers to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by China (15%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 573% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.42 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $279.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable computers to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $22.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export portable computers?
Yes. Senegal exported $490 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable computers?
The HS code for portable computers is subheading 8471.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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