Welded square steel tube imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported welded square steel tube worth $9.9 million (9.6 thousand tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $18.2 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 | $9.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 10.8K t |
Where Senegal imports welded square steel tube from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.7M | 98% |
| France | $108K | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $53K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0.3% |
| India | $17K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $8K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded square steel tube exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $9.2 million of welded square steel tube in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). Mali alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $4.8M | 52% |
| Guinea | $2.9M | 32% |
| Mauritania | $604K | 6.6% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $491K | 5.4% |
| Gambia | $432K | 4.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal welded square steel tube imports (HS 7306.61): 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 7306.61: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded square steel tube imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported welded square steel tube worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded square steel tube to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by France (1%) and Nigeria (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of welded square steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded square steel tube to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2023 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export welded square steel tube?
Yes. Senegal exported $9.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea and Mauritania. That compares with imports of $9.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for welded square steel tube?
The HS code for welded square steel tube is subheading 7306.61. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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