Railway freight cars imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported railway freight cars worth $2.2 million (391 tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.8 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 | $2.2M | 391 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 337 t |
| 2022 | $715K | 316 t |
| 2021 | $929K | 241 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 294 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 311 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 713 t |
Where Senegal imports railway freight cars from
Most of the value came from Switzerland (44%), Romania (25%), United States (25%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $976K | 44% |
| Romania | $554K | 25% |
| United States | $553K | 25% |
| Hungary | $134K | 6% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Iceland | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8606
| 8606.10 | Tank wagons | 50% |
| 8606.99 | Freight cars (other types) | 25% |
| 8606.30 | Self-discharging freight cars | 25% |
| 8606.91 | Covered freight cars | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.70 per kg, close to the world average of $4.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Senegal railway freight cars imports (HS 8606): 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 8606: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of railway freight cars imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported railway freight cars worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 391 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway freight cars to Senegal?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($976 thousand), followed by Romania (25%) and the United States (25%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of railway freight cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.70 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $4.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of railway freight cars to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2017 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway freight cars?
The HS code for railway freight cars is heading 8606. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8606.10 (50% of the value) and 8606.99 (25%).
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