Steel chain imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported steel chain worth $4.8 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.1 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 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Senegal imports steel chain from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 70% |
| France | $487K | 10% |
| South Africa | $200K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $185K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 1.7% |
| India | $81K | 1.7% |
| Morocco | $79K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $74K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 1% |
| Belgium | $40K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.11 | Roller chain | 60% |
| 7315.81 | Stud-link chain | 10% |
| 7315.89 | Steel chain (other) | 10% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 5.9% |
| 7315.82 | Welded link chain | 5.5% |
| 7315.90 | Chain part (other) | 4.5% |
| 7315.19 | Chain part | 3.2% |
| 7315.20 | Skid chain | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, close to the world average of $4.54.
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 chain imports (HS 7315): 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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported steel chain worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by France (10%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $4.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel chain to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7315.11 (60% of the value) and 7315.81 (10%).
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