Smart cards imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported smart cards worth $19.5 million (154 tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $35.8 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 | $19.5M | 154 t |
| 2023 | $35.8M | 173 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 68 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 53 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 66 t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 62 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 31 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 19 t |
Where Senegal imports smart cards from
Malaysia alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+495% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $13.3M | 68% |
| China | $3.6M | 19% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $531K | 2.7% |
| India | $465K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $453K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $261K | 1.3% |
| Morocco | $246K | 1.3% |
| France | $227K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $124K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $97K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $126.69 per kg, close to the world average of $112.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Smart cards exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported smart cards worth $359 thousand (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $263K | 73% |
| China | $38K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13K | 3.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $6K | 1.6% |
| Benin | $3K | 0.9% |
| France | $3K | 0.9% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.3% |
| Guinea | $1K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal smart cards imports (HS 8523.52): 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 8523.52: Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of smart cards imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported smart cards worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply smart cards to Senegal?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by China (19%) and Cote d'Ivoire (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 599% on the year.
What is the average import price of smart cards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $126.69 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $112.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of smart cards to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 458%. The peak was 2023 at $35.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export smart cards?
Yes. Senegal exported $359 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, China and the United Kingdom. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for smart cards?
The HS code for smart cards is subheading 8523.52. 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 8523 page.
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