Trailers imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $37.4 million of trailers in 2024 (14.0 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $37.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2023 | $41.8M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 14.0K t |
| 2021 | $29.2M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $22.2M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $32.1M | 20.1K t |
| 2018 | $31.1M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $22.1M | 17.0K t |
Where Senegal imports trailers from
Most of the value came from China (42%), France (15%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+553% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.5M | 42% |
| France | $5.5M | 15% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 5.1% |
| Lebanon | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Tunisia | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Spain | $951K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $816K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | General cargo trailers | 42% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers | 21% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers (other types) | 14% |
| 8716.90 | Trailer parts | 9.2% |
| 8716.80 | Non-motorized vehicles (other) | 8.2% |
| 8716.20 | Agricultural loader trailers | 5.2% |
| 8716.10 | Caravan trailers | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, 40% below the world average of $4.45, 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.
Trailers exports from Senegal
Exports of trailers by Senegal reached $1.6 million in 2024 (447 tonnes). Most of it went to France (45%), Pakistan (20%), Mali (13%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $731K | 45% |
| Pakistan | $329K | 20% |
| Mali | $219K | 14% |
| Bangladesh | $146K | 9% |
| Gambia | $61K | 3.8% |
| Morocco | $49K | 3% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $30K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $29K | 1.8% |
| Namibia | $11K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal trailers imports (HS 8716): 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 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported trailers worth $37.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by France (15%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 553% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trailers to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.1 million in 2017 to $37.4 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2023 at $41.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export trailers?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Pakistan and Mali. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $35.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (42% of the value) and 8716.31 (21%).
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