Steel can (other) imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel can (other) by Senegal reached $2.1 million in 2024 (692 tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.5 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 | $2.1M | 692 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 959 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 862 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 694 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 568 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 753 t |
| 2018 | $979K | 342 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 256 t |
Where Senegal imports steel can (other) from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+630% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.3M | 63% |
| China | $217K | 11% |
| United States | $172K | 8.4% |
| France | $150K | 7.3% |
| Tunisia | $58K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $51K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $35K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 1% |
| Angola | $13K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.97 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.40, 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 steel can (other) imports (HS 7310.29): 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 7310.29: Tanks, casks, drums, boxes and similar containers for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas) less than 50l capacity, n.e.c. in item no. 7310.2, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel can (other) imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported steel can (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 692 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel can (other) to Senegal?
Italy was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (11%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 630% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel can (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.97 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel can (other) to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2023 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel can (other)?
The HS code for steel can (other) is subheading 7310.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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