Transformer imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported transformer worth $91.6 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $91.6M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $87.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $46.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $50.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $56.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $59.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $48.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $41.0M | 3.3K t |
Where Senegal imports transformer from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Turkey (17%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+499% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.7M | 32% |
| Turkey | $15.4M | 17% |
| India | $12.2M | 13% |
| France | $6.3M | 6.8% |
| Morocco | $4.6M | 5% |
| United States | $2.5M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 41% |
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 22% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 7.9% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 5.8% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 5% |
| 8504.50 | Electrical inductors | 5% |
| 8504.32 | Distribution transformers | 4.1% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.98 per kg, 53% below the world average of $23.20, 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.
Transformer exports from Senegal
Exports of transformer by Senegal reached $2.3 million in 2024 (116 tonnes). Mali alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.4M | 59% |
| United States | $233K | 9.9% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $125K | 5.3% |
| Guinea | $90K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $72K | 3.1% |
| Lebanon | $57K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 1.7% |
| Gambia | $38K | 1.6% |
| Ireland | $38K | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $31K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported transformer worth $91.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($29.7 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 499% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.98 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.0 million in 2017 to $91.6 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $60.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export transformer?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, the United States and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $89.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (41% of the value) and 8504.23 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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