Stainless steel sheet imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel sheet by Senegal reached $2.8 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.1 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 | $2.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 449 t |
| 2017 | $947K | 282 t |
Where Senegal imports stainless steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 73% |
| France | $283K | 9.9% |
| Belgium | $185K | 6.5% |
| Portugal | $79K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 2.2% |
| India | $32K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $28K | 1% |
| Spain | $27K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $26K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $20K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7219
| 7219.33 | Thin cold-rolled stainless | 27% |
| 7219.34 | Very thin cold-rolled stainless | 19% |
| 7219.90 | Stainless sheet (other processing) | 14% |
| 7219.22 | Hot-rolled stainless plate | 13% |
| 7219.31 | Cold-rolled stainless plate | 10% |
| 7219.21 | Hot-rolled stainless steel sheet | 3.8% |
| 7219.23 | Medium stainless sheet | 3.4% |
| 7219.32 | Medium cold-rolled stainless | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7219.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 50% below the world average of $2.30, 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 sheet imports (HS 7219): 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 7219: Stainless steel; flat-rolled products of width of 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel sheet imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported stainless steel sheet worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel sheet to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by France (10%) and Belgium (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $2.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of stainless steel sheet to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $947 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 200%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel sheet?
The HS code for stainless steel sheet is heading 7219. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7219.33 (27% of the value) and 7219.34 (19%).
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