Steel drums imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $7.8 million of steel drums in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.0 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 | $7.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 847 t |
Where Senegal imports steel drums from
The largest suppliers were Spain (25%), Italy (22%), Morocco (17%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.0M | 26% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 22% |
| Morocco | $1.3M | 17% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.1M | 14% |
| France | $477K | 6.1% |
| China | $372K | 4.8% |
| Benin | $258K | 3.3% |
| United States | $181K | 2.3% |
| Tunisia | $95K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $88K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.21 | Tinplate can | 68% |
| 7310.29 | Steel can (other) | 27% |
| 7310.10 | Steel drum | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel drums exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $366 thousand of steel drums in 2024 (182 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (37%), Burkina Faso (36%), Angola (22%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $135K | 37% |
| Burkina Faso | $131K | 36% |
| Angola | $81K | 22% |
| Cabo Verde | $9K | 2.4% |
| France | $4K | 1% |
| Togo | $3K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.4% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1K | 0.4% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal steel drums imports (HS 7310): 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: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported steel drums worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drums to Senegal?
Spain was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Morocco (17%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $3.78 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 drums to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. The peak was 2023 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export steel drums?
Yes. Senegal exported $366 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Burkina Faso and Angola. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7310.21 (68% of the value) and 7310.29 (26%).
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