Vehicle brakes imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $7.5 million of vehicle brakes in 2024 (959 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $7.5M | 959 t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 977 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 643 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 752 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 592 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 529 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 857 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 592 t |
Where Senegal imports vehicle brakes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+431% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 70% |
| Mauritius | $494K | 6.6% |
| United States | $440K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $219K | 2.9% |
| France | $202K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $176K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $152K | 2% |
| India | $108K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $96K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $88K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.80 per kg, 26% above the world average of $6.21. 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.
Vehicle brakes exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported vehicle brakes worth $530 thousand (14 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Mali accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cabo Verde grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $371K | 70% |
| Cabo Verde | $147K | 28% |
| United States | $4K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $4K | 0.7% |
| Gambia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Bolivia | $1K | 0.3% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal vehicle brakes imports (HS 8708.30): 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 8708.30: Vehicle parts: brakes, servo-brakes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle brakes imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported vehicle brakes worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 959 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle brakes to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Mauritius (7%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 476% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle brakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.80 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $6.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle brakes to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 233%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Senegal also export vehicle brakes?
Yes. Senegal exported $530 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Cabo Verde and the United States. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle brakes?
The HS code for vehicle brakes is subheading 8708.30. 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 8708 page.
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