Welded steel tubes imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Senegal imported $23.8 million of welded steel tubes in 2024 (24.0 thousand tonnes). That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.9 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 | $23.8M | 24.0K t |
| 2023 | $38.9M | 28.3K t |
| 2022 | $36.1M | 26.4K t |
| 2021 | $27.9M | 20.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.2M | 27.0K t |
| 2019 | $26.9M | 22.6K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 19.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 20.6K t |
Where Senegal imports welded steel tubes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.8M | 83% |
| India | $786K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $644K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $499K | 2.1% |
| France | $456K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $303K | 1.3% |
| Nigeria | $209K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $149K | 0.6% |
| Jordan | $119K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $104K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 42% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 28% |
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 15% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 7% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 4.5% |
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 2.2% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 1.4% |
| 7306.29 | Welded casing and tubing | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 29% below the world average of $1.39, 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.
Welded steel tubes exports from Senegal
Exports of welded steel tubes by Senegal reached $12.4 million in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Mali alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mali | $6.7M | 54% |
| Guinea | $3.4M | 27% |
| Mauritania | $981K | 7.9% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $537K | 4.3% |
| Gambia | $506K | 4.1% |
| United States | $178K | 1.4% |
| Gabon | $62K | 0.5% |
| Cabo Verde | $37K | 0.3% |
| Ghana | $13K | 0.1% |
| France | $12K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal welded steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported welded steel tubes worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($19.8 million), followed by India (3%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $23.8 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $38.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export welded steel tubes?
Yes. Senegal exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mali, Guinea and Mauritania. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 7306.61 (42% of the value) and 7306.30 (28%).
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