Worked building stone imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of worked building stone by Senegal reached $3.2 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $39.1 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 | $3.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $39.1M | 29.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 9.1K t |
Where Senegal imports worked building stone from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Spain (16%), Turkey (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+748% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 32% |
| Spain | $527K | 16% |
| Turkey | $476K | 15% |
| Portugal | $232K | 7.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $224K | 7% |
| Italy | $170K | 5.3% |
| Lebanon | $136K | 4.2% |
| India | $113K | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $52K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $48K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.91 | Marble (dressed) | 34% |
| 6802.21 | Marble flat slabs | 27% |
| 6802.93 | Granite (dressed) | 15% |
| 6802.99 | Worked stone (other) | 11% |
| 6802.92 | Calcareous stone (dressed) | 4.9% |
| 6802.23 | Granite flat slabs | 4.6% |
| 6802.10 | Decorative mosaic tiles | 2.3% |
| 6802.29 | Cut building stone (other) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.70. 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.
Worked building stone exports from Senegal
In 2024, Senegal exported worked building stone worth $2.1 million (8.3 thousand tonnes). Mauritania alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritania | $2.1M | 100% |
| Mali | $7K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $3K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal worked building stone imports (HS 6802): 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 6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone imported by Senegal?
Senegal imported worked building stone worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply worked building stone to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Spain (16%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 748% on the year.
What is the average import price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of worked building stone to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2018 at $39.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
Does Senegal also export worked building stone?
Yes. Senegal exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mauritania, Mali and the DR Congo. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 6802.91 (34% of the value) and 6802.21 (27%).
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