Specialized machinery (other types) imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized machinery (other types) by Senegal reached $19.2 million in 2024 (994 tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.1 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 | $19.2M | 994 t |
| 2023 | $31.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $25.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 810 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 759 t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 585 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 897 t |
Where Senegal imports specialized machinery (other types) from
Most of the value came from United States (18%), Australia (17%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+301% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.4M | 18% |
| Australia | $3.2M | 17% |
| France | $2.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 11% |
| India | $1.3M | 6.9% |
| China | $1.3M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $955K | 5% |
| Mauritania | $850K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $658K | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $499K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.36 per kg, close to the world average of $17.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized machinery (other types) exports from Senegal
Exports of specialized machinery (other types) by Senegal reached $3.6 million in 2024 (200 tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (41%), United Kingdom (28%), Morocco (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.5M | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 28% |
| Morocco | $262K | 7.3% |
| United States | $215K | 6% |
| Nigeria | $203K | 5.7% |
| Angola | $105K | 2.9% |
| Namibia | $57K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $49K | 1.4% |
| Romania | $34K | 1% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal specialized machinery (other types) imports (HS 8479.89): 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 8479.89: Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery (other types) imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported specialized machinery (other types) worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 994 tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery (other types) to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Australia (17%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 301% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.36 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $17.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery (other types) to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. The peak was 2022 at $38.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export specialized machinery (other types)?
Yes. Senegal exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, the United Kingdom and Morocco. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery (other types)?
The HS code for specialized machinery (other types) is subheading 8479.89. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
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