Steel prop and scaffolding imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel prop and scaffolding by Senegal reached $10.8 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 52% 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 $22.7 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 | $10.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 5.2K t |
Where Senegal imports steel prop and scaffolding from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Italy (21%), Tunisia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 21% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 21% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 9.9% |
| Indonesia | $998K | 9.2% |
| France | $946K | 8.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $568K | 5.3% |
| Mauritania | $476K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $448K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $433K | 4% |
| South Africa | $413K | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, close to the world average of $2.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel prop and scaffolding exports from Senegal
Exports of steel prop and scaffolding by Senegal reached $811 thousand in 2024 (445 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Portugal (23%), Sierra Leone (22%), Cote d'Ivoire (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Sierra Leone grew fastest (+519% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $188K | 23% |
| Sierra Leone | $181K | 22% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $153K | 19% |
| Mali | $107K | 13% |
| Mauritania | $87K | 11% |
| Gambia | $54K | 6.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $13K | 1.6% |
| Benin | $10K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 1.2% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $5K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal steel prop and scaffolding imports (HS 7308.40): 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 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel prop and scaffolding to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Tunisia (10%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.05 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 prop and scaffolding to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2023 at $22.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export steel prop and scaffolding?
Yes. Senegal exported $811 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Sierra Leone and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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