Precious metal scrap exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
Senegal exported $2.4 million of precious metal scrap in 2024 (32 tonnes). That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $2.4M | 32 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 15 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 13 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 14 t |
| 2020 | $706K | 51 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 79 t |
| 2018 | $707K | 33 t |
| 2017 | $373K | 25 t |
Where Senegal exports precious metal scrap to
United Kingdom alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 94% |
| Malaysia | $86K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $36K | 1.5% |
| Philippines | $25K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7112
| 7112.99 | Precious metal scrap (other types) | 97% |
| 7112.92 | Platinum scrap and waste | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7112.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $74.02 per kg, 35% below the world average of $113.77, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal precious metal scrap exports (HS 7112): 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 7112: Waste and scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste and scrap containing precious metal compounds, of a kind uses principally for the recovery of precious metal other than goods of heading 85.49.
Common questions
What is the value of precious metal scrap exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported precious metal scrap worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries buy precious metal scrap from Senegal?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Malaysia (4%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average export price of precious metal scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $74.02 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $113.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of precious metal scrap from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $373 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 541%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for precious metal scrap?
The HS code for precious metal scrap is heading 7112. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7112.99 (97% of the value) and 7112.92 (3%).
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