Ships imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $40.2 million of ships in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). That is 17006% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 109% a year on average.
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 | $40.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $235K | 52 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 53 t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 168 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 218 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $234K | 13 t |
Where Senegal imports ships from
The largest suppliers were Angola (44%), China (36%), Spain (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $17.5M | 44% |
| China | $14.3M | 36% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 10% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 5% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 3% |
| South Africa | $789K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $163K | 0.4% |
| United States | $68K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8901
| 8901.20 | Oil and chemical tankers | 50% |
| 8901.90 | General cargo ships | 43% |
| 8901.10 | Passenger ships and ferries | 6.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.30 per kg, 29% above the world average of $2.55. 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.
Ships exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $506 thousand of ships in 2024 (15 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Guinea-Bissau accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guinea-Bissau | $480K | 95% |
| Portugal | $26K | 5.2% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal ships imports (HS 8901): 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 8901: Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods.
Common questions
What is the value of ships imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported ships worth $40.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply ships to Senegal?
Angola was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by China (36%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of ships per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.30 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ships to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $234 thousand in 2017 to $40.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also export ships?
Yes. Senegal exported $506 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guinea-Bissau, Portugal and France. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $39.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ships?
The HS code for ships is heading 8901. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8901.20 (50% of the value) and 8901.90 (43%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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