Steel U-sections imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel u-sections by Senegal reached $2.8 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 84% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.8 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 | $2.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $972K | 1.7K t |
Where Senegal imports steel u-sections from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 74% |
| Turkey | $325K | 12% |
| Spain | $179K | 6.3% |
| Ghana | $129K | 4.6% |
| France | $48K | 1.7% |
| India | $19K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel U-sections exports from Senegal
Exports of steel u-sections by Senegal reached $210 thousand in 2024 (278 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Mali (45%), Mauritania (26%), Guinea (26%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $95K | 45% |
| Mauritania | $54K | 26% |
| Guinea | $54K | 26% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $5K | 2.5% |
| Gambia | $3K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal steel u-sections imports (HS 7216.31): 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 7216.31: Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel u-sections imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported steel u-sections worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel u-sections to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel u-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel u-sections to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $972 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. The peak was 2021 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also export steel u-sections?
Yes. Senegal exported $210 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Mauritania and Guinea. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel u-sections?
The HS code for steel u-sections is subheading 7216.31. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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