Trailers (other types) imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported trailers (other types) worth $5.4 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.8 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 | $5.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 3.4K t |
Where Senegal imports trailers (other types) from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Italy (25%), Switzerland (15%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 27% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 25% |
| Switzerland | $813K | 15% |
| France | $378K | 7% |
| Belgium | $233K | 4.3% |
| Hong Kong | $216K | 4% |
| Morocco | $175K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $156K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $106K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $97K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 79% below the world average of $5.31, 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 (other types) exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $975 thousand of trailers (other types) in 2024 (196 tonnes). France alone took 73% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $714K | 73% |
| Mali | $216K | 22% |
| Gambia | $30K | 3.1% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $10K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal trailers (other types) imports (HS 8716.40): 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 8716.40: Trailers and semi-trailers: n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers (other types) imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported trailers (other types) worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers (other types) to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Switzerland (15%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $5.31 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 (other types) to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2019 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Senegal also export trailers (other types)?
Yes. Senegal exported $975 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Mali and the Gambia. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers (other types)?
The HS code for trailers (other types) is subheading 8716.40. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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