Tool bits imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $9.5 million of tool bits in 2024 (991 tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $9.5M | 991 t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 846 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 501 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 586 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 242 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 244 t |
Where Senegal imports tool bits from
Most of the value came from France (17%), Turkey (14%), China (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.6M | 17% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 14% |
| China | $1.1M | 11% |
| Poland | $916K | 9.7% |
| Portugal | $643K | 6.8% |
| Australia | $637K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $467K | 4.9% |
| India | $383K | 4.1% |
| United States | $383K | 4% |
| Canada | $255K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 8207
| 8207.90 | Screwdriver bits | 45% |
| 8207.19 | Rock drill bits (non-cermet) | 33% |
| 8207.13 | Rock drill bits | 10% |
| 8207.50 | Drill bits | 5.6% |
| 8207.70 | Milling cutters | 2.6% |
| 8207.30 | Stamping dies | 2.1% |
| 8207.40 | Tapping dies | 1.2% |
| 8207.80 | Turning tools | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.56 per kg, 57% below the world average of $22.24, 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.
Tool bits exports from Senegal
Exports of tool bits by Senegal reached $1.8 million in 2024 (385 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (22%), Namibia (20%), Portugal (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+572% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $404K | 22% |
| Namibia | $370K | 20% |
| Portugal | $231K | 13% |
| Mali | $188K | 10% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $175K | 9.5% |
| Gabon | $83K | 4.5% |
| United States | $77K | 4.2% |
| Ghana | $61K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $47K | 2.6% |
| Nigeria | $44K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal tool bits imports (HS 8207): 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 8207: Tools, interchangeable; for hand tools, whether or not power-operated, or for machine tools (pressing, stamping, punching, drilling etc), including dies for drawing or extruding metal, and rock drilling or earth boring tools.
Common questions
What is the value of tool bits imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported tool bits worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 991 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply tool bits to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of tool bits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.56 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $22.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tool bits to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2023 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Senegal also export tool bits?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Namibia and Portugal. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tool bits?
The HS code for tool bits is heading 8207. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8207.90 (45% of the value) and 8207.19 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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