Sawn wood imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sawn wood by Senegal reached $31.4 million in 2024 (86.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $51.0 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 | $31.4M | 86.6K t |
| 2023 | $45.3M | 119.1K t |
| 2022 | $51.0M | 102.8K t |
| 2021 | $41.7M | 103.3K t |
| 2020 | $33.7M | 92.6K t |
| 2019 | $42.5M | 131.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 37.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 15.7K t |
Where Senegal imports sawn wood from
Cameroon alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | $18.2M | 58% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 9.3% |
| France | $2.7M | 8.6% |
| Croatia | $2.3M | 7.3% |
| Slovenia | $1.9M | 5.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| Ghana | $770K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $405K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $298K | 1% |
| Romania | $167K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 63% |
| 4407.12 | Sawn fir and spruce boards | 20% |
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 8.9% |
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 6.1% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 1.1% |
| 4407.28 | Sawn iroko boards | 0.5% |
| 4407.27 | Sawn sapelli boards | 0.1% |
| 4407.91 | Sawn oak boards | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.54, 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.
Sawn wood exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported sawn wood worth $472 thousand (993 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cabo Verde accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cabo Verde grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | $309K | 65% |
| Mauritania | $59K | 13% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $48K | 10% |
| Gambia | $45K | 9.4% |
| China | $12K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal sawn wood imports (HS 4407): 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 4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn wood imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported sawn wood worth $31.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn wood to Senegal?
Cameroon was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by Germany (9%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn wood to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $31.4 million in 2024, an increase of 391%. The peak was 2022 at $51.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also export sawn wood?
Yes. Senegal exported $472 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cabo Verde, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $30.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 4407.29 (63% of the value) and 4407.12 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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