Steel semi-finished products imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel semi-finished products by Senegal reached $28.0 million in 2024 (63.1 thousand tonnes). That is 313% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 138% a year on average.
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 | $28.0M | 63.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $28.5M | 55.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $6K | 8 t |
| 2017 | $65K | 52 t |
Where Senegal imports steel semi-finished products from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.1M | 79% |
| South Africa | $5.4M | 19% |
| India | $250K | 0.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $215K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $60K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7207
| 7207.11 | Low carbon square steel bloom | 50% |
| 7207.19 | Low carbon round steel bloom | 34% |
| 7207.20 | High carbon steel bloom | 17% |
| 7207.12 | Low carbon rectangular steel bloom | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.44 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.60, 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.
Steel semi-finished products exports from Senegal
Exports of steel semi-finished products by Senegal reached $5.7 million in 2024 (14.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Gambia accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $4.4M | 77% |
| Mauritania | $573K | 10% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $353K | 6.2% |
| Mali | $242K | 4.3% |
| Guinea | $139K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal steel semi-finished products imports (HS 7207): 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 7207: Iron or non-alloy steel; semi-finished products thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of steel semi-finished products imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported steel semi-finished products worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 313% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel semi-finished products to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of steel semi-finished products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.44 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel semi-finished products to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65 thousand in 2017 to $28.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $28.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Senegal also export steel semi-finished products?
Yes. Senegal exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $22.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel semi-finished products?
The HS code for steel semi-finished products is heading 7207. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7207.11 (50% of the value) and 7207.19 (34%).
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