Renewable energy generator sets imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $3.2 million of renewable energy generator sets in 2024 (427 tonnes). That is 73% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.3 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 | $3.2M | 427 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 268 t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 942 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 400 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 272 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 502 t |
| 2018 | $485K | 46 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 82 t |
Where Senegal imports renewable energy generator sets from
Greece alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Greece | $1.6M | 51% |
| Mali | $684K | 22% |
| China | $202K | 6.4% |
| France | $150K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $117K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $99K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $83K | 2.6% |
| Mozambique | $50K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $38K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.45 per kg, 45% below the world average of $13.59, 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.
Renewable energy generator sets exports from Senegal
Exports of renewable energy generator sets by Senegal reached $724 thousand in 2024 (118 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Togo accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $684K | 95% |
| Mali | $15K | 2% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $14K | 2% |
| Portugal | $11K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal renewable energy generator sets imports (HS 8502.39): 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 8502.39: Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered.
Common questions
What is the value of renewable energy generator sets imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported renewable energy generator sets worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 427 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply renewable energy generator sets to Senegal?
Greece was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Mali (22%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 782% on the year.
What is the average import price of renewable energy generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.45 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $13.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of renewable energy generator sets to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 176%. The peak was 2022 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export renewable energy generator sets?
Yes. Senegal exported $724 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Mali and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for renewable energy generator sets?
The HS code for renewable energy generator sets is subheading 8502.39. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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