Stainless steel scrap exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported stainless steel scrap worth $3.3 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 980 t |
| 2019 | $926K | 798 t |
| 2018 | $922K | 722 t |
| 2017 | $853K | 688 t |
Where Senegal exports stainless steel scrap to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 69% |
| Netherlands | $554K | 17% |
| Spain | $249K | 7.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $184K | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $20K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 40% below the world average of $1.41, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal stainless steel scrap exports (HS 7204.21): 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 7204.21: Ferrous waste and scrap: of stainless steel.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel scrap exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported stainless steel scrap worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy stainless steel scrap from Senegal?
India was the largest buyer with 69% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (17%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average export price of stainless steel scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $1.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of stainless steel scrap from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $852 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel scrap?
The HS code for stainless steel scrap is subheading 7204.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
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