Surveying instruments imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $7.8 million of surveying instruments in 2024 (217 tonnes). Value rose 97% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.9 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 | $7.8M | 217 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 124 t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 262 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 30 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 107 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 36 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 27 t |
Where Senegal imports surveying instruments from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (16%), United States (13%), Mauritania (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 38%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 16% |
| United States | $1.0M | 13% |
| Mauritania | $678K | 8.7% |
| France | $641K | 8.2% |
| Norway | $490K | 6.3% |
| China | $470K | 6% |
| South Africa | $439K | 5.6% |
| Angola | $409K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $327K | 4.2% |
| Australia | $271K | 3.5% |
Product types under HS 9015
| 9015.80 | Surveying instruments (other) | 74% |
| 9015.90 | Surveying instrument parts | 17% |
| 9015.20 | Theodolites | 3.6% |
| 9015.30 | Spirit levels and transit levels | 2.2% |
| 9015.40 | Photogrammetry equipment | 1.8% |
| 9015.10 | Rangefinders | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.99 per kg, 66% below the world average of $104.45, 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.
Surveying instruments exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported surveying instruments worth $3.0 million (139 tonnes). Most of it went to Namibia (30%), Angola (27%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $909K | 30% |
| Angola | $815K | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $483K | 16% |
| Singapore | $137K | 4.5% |
| Norway | $116K | 3.8% |
| Ghana | $112K | 3.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $85K | 2.8% |
| Nigeria | $62K | 2% |
| Portugal | $52K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $37K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal surveying instruments imports (HS 9015): 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 9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported surveying instruments worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 217 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments to Senegal?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 16% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Mauritania (9%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.99 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $104.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of surveying instruments to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2021 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Senegal also export surveying instruments?
Yes. Senegal exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Angola and the United Kingdom. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments?
The HS code for surveying instruments is heading 9015. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 9015.80 (74% of the value) and 9015.90 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Senegal, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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