Rubber gaskets and seals imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber gaskets and seals by Senegal reached $4.1 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.4 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 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 777 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 640 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 684 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 696 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 691 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 715 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 342 t |
Where Senegal imports rubber gaskets and seals from
The largest suppliers were China (20%), France (11%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 41%. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $809K | 20% |
| France | $449K | 11% |
| Spain | $399K | 9.8% |
| United States | $312K | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $306K | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | $237K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $166K | 4.1% |
| Mauritius | $154K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $143K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $130K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.03 per kg, 78% below the world average of $18.20, 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.
Rubber gaskets and seals exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $247 thousand of rubber gaskets and seals in 2024 (27 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Gambia (19%), Netherlands (16%), Burkina Faso (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $48K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 16% |
| Burkina Faso | $20K | 8% |
| Cabo Verde | $19K | 7.6% |
| Guinea | $17K | 6.9% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $16K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 5.6% |
| United States | $13K | 5.2% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $7K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal rubber gaskets and seals imports (HS 4016.93): 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 4016.93: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber gaskets and seals imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported rubber gaskets and seals worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber gaskets and seals to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($809 thousand), followed by France (11%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber gaskets and seals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.03 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $18.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber gaskets and seals to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export rubber gaskets and seals?
Yes. Senegal exported $247 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, the Netherlands and Burkina Faso. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber gaskets and seals?
The HS code for rubber gaskets and seals is subheading 4016.93. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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