Specialized machinery parts imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $8.7 million of specialized machinery parts in 2024 (992 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.6 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 | $8.7M | 992 t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 371 t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 594 t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 374 t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 775 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 800 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 310 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 281 t |
Where Senegal imports specialized machinery parts from
Most of the value came from China (37%), France (10%), Italy (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 37% |
| France | $855K | 9.8% |
| Italy | $700K | 8% |
| South Korea | $672K | 7.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $624K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $501K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $374K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $302K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $295K | 3.4% |
| United States | $208K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.82 per kg, 65% below the world average of $25.44, 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.
Specialized machinery parts exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $3.8 million of specialized machinery parts in 2024 (49 tonnes). Malaysia alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 59% |
| Guinea | $323K | 8.6% |
| Spain | $301K | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $244K | 6.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $221K | 5.9% |
| Australia | $113K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $78K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $54K | 1.4% |
| India | $45K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $31K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal specialized machinery parts imports (HS 8479.90): 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 8479.90: Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery parts imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported specialized machinery parts worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 992 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery parts to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by France (10%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.82 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $25.44 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 parts to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2021 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export specialized machinery parts?
Yes. Senegal exported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Guinea and Spain. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery parts?
The HS code for specialized machinery parts is subheading 8479.90. 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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