Trucks imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trucks by Senegal reached $191.7 million in 2024 (40.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $191.7M | 40.4K t |
| 2023 | $184.8M | 35.3K t |
| 2022 | $137.3M | 31.1K t |
| 2021 | $149.6M | 34.9K t |
| 2020 | $92.4M | 28.6K t |
| 2019 | $117.8M | 33.1K t |
| 2018 | $101.3M | 28.2K t |
| 2017 | $76.7M | 27.5K t |
Where Senegal imports trucks from
Most of the value came from China (23%), South Africa (14%), Belgium (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.8M | 23% |
| South Africa | $26.6M | 14% |
| Belgium | $17.2M | 9% |
| South Korea | $14.2M | 7.4% |
| India | $14.0M | 7.3% |
| Thailand | $13.8M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $8.4M | 4.4% |
| Hungary | $7.0M | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.0M | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5.7M | 3% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 38% |
| 8704.10 | Off-highway dump trucks | 23% |
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 21% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 13% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 2.1% |
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 1.7% |
| 8704.32 | Petrol trucks >5 tonnes | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, 51% below the world average of $9.72, 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.
Trucks exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $10.8 million of trucks in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to France (22%), Guinea-Bissau (17%), Bangladesh (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+414% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.3M | 22% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1.8M | 17% |
| Bangladesh | $1.5M | 14% |
| Mali | $1.4M | 13% |
| Gambia | $828K | 7.7% |
| Togo | $651K | 6% |
| Mauritania | $413K | 3.8% |
| Pakistan | $276K | 2.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $251K | 2.3% |
| Sierra Leone | $215K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal trucks imports (HS 8704): 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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported trucks worth $191.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($44.8 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of trucks to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $76.7 million in 2017 to $191.7 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $131.5 million a year.
Does Senegal also export trucks?
Yes. Senegal exported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Guinea-Bissau and Bangladesh. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $180.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8704.21 (37% of the value) and 8704.10 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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