Portland cement exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $179.0 million of portland cement in 2024 (2.21 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 379% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179.0M | 2.21M t |
| 2023 | $178.6M | 1.99M t |
| 2022 | $131.7M | 1.61M t |
| 2021 | $158.6M | 1.83M t |
| 2020 | $145.2M | 1.78M t |
| 2019 | $149.2M | 1.80M t |
| 2018 | $185.7M | 1.64M t |
| 2017 | $3K | 11 t |
Where Senegal exports portland cement to
Mali alone took 80% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $142.8M | 80% |
| Gambia | $31.5M | 18% |
| Mauritania | $3.0M | 1.7% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1.2M | 0.7% |
| Cabo Verde | $315K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 0.1% |
| Guinea | $68K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $56K | 0% |
| Central African Republic | $8K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 94% |
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 5.6% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 0.3% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.08 per kg, close to the world average of $0.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Portland cement imports to Senegal
Senegal imported $19.7 million of portland cement in 2024 (386.7 thousand tonnes). Egypt alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $14.2M | 72% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.1M | 16% |
| Pakistan | $1.6M | 8% |
| Tunisia | $260K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $148K | 0.8% |
| France | $117K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $106K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0.1% |
| China | $18K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal portland cement exports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported portland cement worth $179.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.21 million tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 160 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy portland cement from Senegal?
Mali was the largest buyer with 80% of the value ($142.8 million), followed by the Gambia (18%) and Mauritania (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. The Central African Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 459% on the year.
What is the average export price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of portland cement from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3 thousand in 2017 to $179.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $185.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $141.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also import portland cement?
Yes. Senegal imported $19.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $159.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 2523.29 (94% of the value) and 2523.10 (6%).
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