Traffic control equipment imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported traffic control equipment worth $5.1 million (57 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.9 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 | $5.1M | 57 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 101 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 88 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 65 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 32 t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 48 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $794K | 19 t |
Where Senegal imports traffic control equipment from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.4M | 67% |
| Spain | $734K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $244K | 4.7% |
| China | $219K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $160K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $56K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $51K | 1% |
| Belgium | $30K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $25K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8530
| 8530.10 | Railway signalling equipment | 36% |
| 8530.90 | Traffic control parts | 33% |
| 8530.80 | Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields (excluding those of… | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8530.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $90.15 per kg, 58% above the world average of $57.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Senegal traffic control equipment imports (HS 8530): 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 8530: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations, airfields, excluding those of heading no. 8608.
Common questions
What is the value of traffic control equipment imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported traffic control equipment worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply traffic control equipment to Senegal?
France was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Spain (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 728% on the year.
What is the average import price of traffic control equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $90.15 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $57.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of traffic control equipment to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $794 thousand in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 548%. The peak was 2019 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for traffic control equipment?
The HS code for traffic control equipment is heading 8530. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8530.10 (36% of the value) and 8530.90 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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