Water filtration equipment imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $13.6 million of water filtration equipment in 2024 (909 tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $23.3 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 | $13.6M | 909 t |
| 2023 | $21.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 799 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 484 t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 390 t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 318 t |
Where Senegal imports water filtration equipment from
The largest suppliers were Spain (28%), France (14%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+780% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.8M | 28% |
| France | $1.9M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.6M | 12% |
| India | $1.4M | 11% |
| China | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $806K | 5.9% |
| United States | $635K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $618K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $354K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $258K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.95 per kg, close to the world average of $18.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Water filtration equipment exports from Senegal
Exports of water filtration equipment by Senegal reached $1.6 million in 2024 (53 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Ghana accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $1.4M | 85% |
| China | $173K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 1% |
| Cameroon | $10K | 0.6% |
| Chad | $8K | 0.5% |
| Cabo Verde | $8K | 0.5% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported water filtration equipment worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 909 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to Senegal?
Spain was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by France (14%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 780% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.95 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $18.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 204%. The peak was 2019 at $23.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export water filtration equipment?
Yes. Senegal exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, China and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $12.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8421 page.
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