Steel wire imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire by Senegal reached $6.7 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.1 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 | $6.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $30.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 4.8K t |
Where Senegal imports steel wire from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 86% |
| South Africa | $271K | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $163K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $150K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $146K | 2.2% |
| India | $61K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $50K | 0.8% |
| France | $43K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $6K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 72% |
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 22% |
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 5.8% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $481 thousand of steel wire in 2024 (482 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mali grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $465K | 97% |
| Gambia | $7K | 1.5% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $5K | 1% |
| Sierra Leone | $2K | 0.4% |
| Guinea | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal steel wire imports (HS 7217): 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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported steel wire worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and Portugal (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 527% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.12 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 wire to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $30.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export steel wire?
Yes. Senegal exported $481 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7217.10 (72% of the value) and 7217.20 (22%).
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