Storage media imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported storage media worth $33.8 million (317 tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $47.7 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 | $33.8M | 317 t |
| 2023 | $47.7M | 260 t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 210 t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 148 t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 138 t |
| 2019 | $27.3M | 128 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 56 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 31 t |
Where Senegal imports storage media from
The largest suppliers were Malaysia (39%), Iran (19%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+494% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $13.3M | 39% |
| Iran | $6.5M | 19% |
| China | $6.2M | 18% |
| United States | $2.9M | 8.6% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $569K | 1.7% |
| India | $538K | 1.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $536K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $317K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $294K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8523
| 8523.52 | Smart cards | 58% |
| 8523.51 | Solid-state storage devices | 20% |
| 8523.80 | Storage media (other) | 11% |
| 8523.59 | Semiconductor storage media (other) | 7% |
| 8523.49 | Recorded optical discs | 3.1% |
| 8523.29 | Magnetic tape media | 0.7% |
| 8523.41 | Blank optical discs | 0.3% |
| 8523.21 | Magnetic stripe cards | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8523.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $106.87 per kg, 44% below the world average of $190.33, 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.
Storage media exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported storage media worth $459 thousand (42 tonnes). South Africa alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $263K | 57% |
| China | $38K | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 6.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $25K | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 4% |
| DR Congo | $15K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $14K | 3% |
| Comoros | $7K | 1.6% |
| Togo | $7K | 1.5% |
| Guinea | $6K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal storage media imports (HS 8523): 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 8523: Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported storage media worth $33.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 317 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media to Senegal?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by Iran (19%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 536% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media per kg?
The average declared import value was about $106.87 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $190.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of storage media to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $33.8 million in 2024, an increase of 588%. The peak was 2023 at $47.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export storage media?
Yes. Senegal exported $459 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, China and the United Kingdom. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $33.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media?
The HS code for storage media is heading 8523. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8523.52 (58% of the value) and 8523.51 (20%).
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