Railway track fixtures imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway track fixtures by Senegal reached $2.5 million in 2024 (156 tonnes). Value fell 82% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.6 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 | $2.5M | 156 t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 717 t |
| 2022 | $808K | 45 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 33 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 28 t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 611 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 99 t |
| 2017 | $360K | 25 t |
Where Senegal imports railway track fixtures from
France alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+789% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 66% |
| China | $622K | 25% |
| Spain | $120K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $8K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.2% |
| Gambia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.05 per kg, 129% above the world average of $7.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 railway track fixtures imports (HS 8608): 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 8608: Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway track fixtures imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported railway track fixtures worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway track fixtures to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (25%) and Spain (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 789% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway track fixtures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.05 per kg in 2024, 129% above the world average of $7.02 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 track fixtures to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $360 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 596%. The peak was 2023 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway track fixtures?
The HS code for railway track fixtures is heading 8608. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8608.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8608 page.
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