Tower cranes imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $3.1 million of tower cranes in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.8 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 | $3.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $505K | 454 t |
Where Senegal imports tower cranes from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (29%), Italy (11%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $913K | 29% |
| Italy | $339K | 11% |
| China | $330K | 11% |
| Belgium | $276K | 8.8% |
| Spain | $254K | 8.1% |
| Morocco | $171K | 5.5% |
| Albania | $156K | 5% |
| Algeria | $153K | 4.9% |
| France | $128K | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $126K | 4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, 46% below the world average of $2.87, 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.
Tower cranes exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $1.2 million of tower cranes in 2024 (314 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Togo accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $615K | 51% |
| United Kingdom | $272K | 23% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $202K | 17% |
| Belgium | $85K | 7.1% |
| Mali | $25K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal tower cranes imports (HS 8426.20): 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 8426.20: Cranes: tower cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of tower cranes imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported tower cranes worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply tower cranes to Senegal?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($913 thousand), followed by Italy (11%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 585% on the year.
What is the average import price of tower cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $2.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tower cranes to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $505 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 520%. The peak was 2023 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Senegal also export tower cranes?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, the United Kingdom and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tower cranes?
The HS code for tower cranes is subheading 8426.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8426 page.
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