Semiconductors imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semiconductors by Senegal reached $55.5 million in 2024 (16.6 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $76.2 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 | $55.5M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $49.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $31.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $27.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $76.2M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $44.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $36.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $34.0M | 6.2K t |
Where Senegal imports semiconductors from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.1M | 88% |
| France | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $576K | 1% |
| Germany | $531K | 1% |
| Mali | $329K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $315K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $261K | 0.5% |
| India | $258K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $252K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8541
| 8541.40 | Solar cells and LED | 98% |
| 8541.90 | Semiconductor parts | 2% |
| 8541.29 | Power transistors | 0.2% |
| 8541.10 | Diodes | 0.2% |
| 8541.30 | Thyristors and triacs | 0.1% |
| 8541.60 | Piezo-electric crystals | 0% |
| 8541.21 | Low power transistors | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8541.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 56% below the world average of $7.54, 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.
Semiconductors exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $1.1 million of semiconductors in 2024 (233 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Senegal semiconductors imports (HS 8541): 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 8541: Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductors imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported semiconductors worth $55.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductors to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($49.1 million), followed by France (3%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 550% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $7.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of semiconductors to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.0 million in 2017 to $55.5 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2020 at $76.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export semiconductors?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Mauritania and Niger. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $54.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductors?
The HS code for semiconductors is heading 8541. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8541.40 (98% of the value) and 8541.90 (2%).
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