Steel storage tanks imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel storage tanks by Senegal reached $4.1 million in 2024 (683 tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.5 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 | $4.1M | 683 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 950 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 960 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 774 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 930 t |
Where Senegal imports steel storage tanks from
Most of the value came from Ireland (19%), United Kingdom (19%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $773K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $771K | 19% |
| France | $729K | 18% |
| China | $476K | 12% |
| Turkey | $269K | 6.5% |
| Tunisia | $237K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $198K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $125K | 3% |
| Spain | $98K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $89K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.04 per kg, 25% above the world average of $4.83. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel storage tanks exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported steel storage tanks worth $495 thousand (136 tonnes). Most of it went to Ghana (37%), France (26%), Mali (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Senegal steel storage tanks imports (HS 7309): 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 7309: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel storage tanks imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported steel storage tanks worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 683 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel storage tanks to Senegal?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($773 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel storage tanks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.04 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $4.83 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 storage tanks to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2017 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export steel storage tanks?
Yes. Senegal exported $495 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, France and Mali. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel storage tanks?
The HS code for steel storage tanks is heading 7309. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7309.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7309 page.
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