Transport containers exports from Senegal: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Senegal exported transport containers worth $5.7 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 269% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 94% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $998K | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $496K | 945 t |
| 2020 | $588K | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 696 t |
| 2018 | $40K | 30 t |
| 2017 | $55K | 83 t |
Where Senegal exports transport containers to
Most of it went to Pakistan (46%), Egypt (17%), France (10%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.6M | 46% |
| Egypt | $975K | 17% |
| France | $570K | 10% |
| Mali | $403K | 7.1% |
| Angola | $246K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $219K | 3.8% |
| Mauritania | $123K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $104K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $56K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 386% above the world average of $0.66. 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.
Transport containers imports to Senegal
Imports of transport containers by Senegal reached $3.8 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (21%), France (13%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $801K | 21% |
| France | $495K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $495K | 13% |
| South Africa | $395K | 10% |
| Belgium | $246K | 6.5% |
| Poland | $221K | 5.8% |
| Argentina | $146K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $136K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $122K | 3.2% |
| India | $103K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal transport containers exports (HS 8609): 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 8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of transport containers exported by Senegal?
Senegal exported transport containers worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 269% on 2023.
Which countries buy transport containers from Senegal?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Egypt (17%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. Mali grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average export price of transport containers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 386% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of transport containers from Senegal changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Senegal also import transport containers?
Yes. Senegal imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Senegal is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for transport containers?
The HS code for transport containers is heading 8609. In Senegal all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8609.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8609 page.
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