Steel structural sections imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported steel structural sections worth $141.1 million (42.9 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $215.7 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 | $141.1M | 42.9K t |
| 2023 | $184.5M | 61.6K t |
| 2022 | $215.7M | 74.0K t |
| 2021 | $116.2M | 44.4K t |
| 2020 | $86.3M | 36.1K t |
| 2019 | $79.6M | 31.9K t |
| 2018 | $99.3M | 42.3K t |
| 2017 | $96.6M | 47.1K t |
Where Senegal imports steel structural sections from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Morocco (20%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.7M | 21% |
| Morocco | $28.1M | 20% |
| France | $21.6M | 15% |
| Turkey | $11.6M | 8.3% |
| Thailand | $9.2M | 6.5% |
| India | $5.8M | 4.1% |
| Egypt | $5.1M | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $3.8M | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $3.6M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $3.3M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 50% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 28% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 8.6% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 7.7% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.29 per kg, 32% above the world average of $2.49. 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 structural sections exports from Senegal
Exports of steel structural sections by Senegal reached $2.9 million in 2024 (653 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (30%), Australia (8%), Portugal (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $876K | 30% |
| Australia | $247K | 8.5% |
| Portugal | $240K | 8.2% |
| Sierra Leone | $181K | 6.2% |
| Mauritania | $176K | 6% |
| United States | $171K | 5.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $156K | 5.3% |
| Indonesia | $149K | 5.1% |
| Norway | $149K | 5.1% |
| Singapore | $143K | 4.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): 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: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported steel structural sections worth $141.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($29.7 million), followed by Morocco (20%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $2.49 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 structural sections to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.6 million in 2017 to $141.1 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $215.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $127.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Australia and Portugal. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $138.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (50% of the value) and 7308.20 (28%).
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