Video games and game equipment imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of video games and game equipment by Senegal reached $2.9 million in 2024 (439 tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $2.9M | 439 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 394 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 463 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 423 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 277 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 236 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 140 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 89 t |
Where Senegal imports video games and game equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 56% |
| France | $308K | 11% |
| Hungary | $232K | 8% |
| Sierra Leone | $110K | 3.8% |
| United States | $101K | 3.5% |
| Luxembourg | $100K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $84K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $79K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $77K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $67K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 9504
| 9504.30 | Arcade game | 59% |
| 9504.40 | Playing card | 15% |
| 9504.50 | Video game console | 13% |
| 9504.90 | Game table | 9.1% |
| 9504.20 | Billiard table | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.62 per kg, 80% below the world average of $32.48, 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.
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The shipment records behind Senegal video games and game equipment imports (HS 9504): 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 9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of video games and game equipment imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported video games and game equipment worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 439 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply video games and game equipment to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (11%) and Hungary (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of video games and game equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.62 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $32.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of video games and game equipment to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for video games and game equipment?
The HS code for video games and game equipment is heading 9504. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 9504.30 (59% of the value) and 9504.40 (15%).
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