Public transit buses imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of public transit buses by Senegal reached $22.5 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 83% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $131.7 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 | $22.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $131.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $44.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 2.8K t |
Where Senegal imports public transit buses from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Czech Republic (17%), South Korea (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 34% |
| Czech Republic | $3.9M | 18% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 11% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 8.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 7.2% |
| India | $1.4M | 6% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $378K | 1.7% |
| France | $318K | 1.4% |
| Mali | $260K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8702
| 8702.10 | Diesel buses | 89% |
| 8702.90 | Buses (other power types) | 10% |
| 8702.30 | Hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) | 0.5% |
| 8702.20 | Hybrid diesel-electric buses | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.01 per kg, 58% below the world average of $11.87, 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.
Public transit buses exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported public transit buses worth $971 thousand (151 tonnes). Most of it went to Czech Republic (32%), Togo (21%), Guinea-Bissau (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Guinea-Bissau grew fastest (+287% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $308K | 32% |
| Togo | $203K | 21% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $166K | 17% |
| Benin | $77K | 8% |
| Egypt | $57K | 5.9% |
| Mali | $46K | 4.8% |
| Brunei | $39K | 4% |
| Belgium | $37K | 3.9% |
| Gambia | $26K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal public transit buses imports (HS 8702): 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 8702: Vehicles; public transport passenger type.
Common questions
What is the value of public transit buses imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported public transit buses worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply public transit buses to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by the Czech Republic (17%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of public transit buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of public transit buses to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, an increase of 313%. The peak was 2023 at $131.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export public transit buses?
Yes. Senegal exported $971 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, Togo and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $21.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for public transit buses?
The HS code for public transit buses is heading 8702. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8702.10 (89% of the value) and 8702.90 (10%).
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