Vehicle bodies imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported vehicle bodies worth $2.8 million (653 tonnes). Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.8 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 | $2.8M | 653 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 472 t |
| 2022 | $757K | 536 t |
| 2021 | $436K | 425 t |
| 2020 | $770K | 537 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $665K | 103 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 880 t |
Where Senegal imports vehicle bodies from
Most of the value came from United States (39%), India (33%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 39% |
| India | $917K | 33% |
| China | $332K | 12% |
| South Africa | $133K | 4.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $122K | 4.4% |
| France | $37K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $32K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $28K | 1% |
| Greece | $23K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8707
| 8707.90 | Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) | 97% |
| 8707.10 | Car bodies (including cabs) | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.25 per kg, 53% below the world average of $9.00, 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.
Vehicle bodies exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported vehicle bodies worth $1.3 million (89 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $1.3M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal vehicle bodies imports (HS 8707): 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 8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported vehicle bodies worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 653 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies to Senegal?
The United States was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (33%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.25 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $9.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle bodies to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2019 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export vehicle bodies?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies?
The HS code for vehicle bodies is heading 8707. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 8707.90 (97% of the value) and 8707.10 (3%).
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