China–Senegal Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Senegal trade reached $4.8B in January–September 2026, +1.6% year on year. China exported $4.5B and imported $332M.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Senegal
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $521M | 11.7% | +11.9% | $600M |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $444M | 9.9% | +11.1% | $539M |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $421M | 9.4% | +46.1% | $418M |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $322M | 7.2% | -8.4% | $488M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $312M | 7.0% | +20.5% | $358M |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $237M | 5.3% | +22.6% | $268M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $216M | 4.8% | +12.2% | $260M |
| HS 62Apparel, not knitted or crocheted | $193M | 4.3% | +12.7% | $243M |
| HS 64Footwear | $141M | 3.1% | +16.9% | $166M |
| HS 58Special woven fabrics, lace and embroidery | $122M | 2.7% | +55.4% | $119M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 6402Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics | $123M | 2.8% | +14.8% | $147M |
| HS 9403Furniture | $120M | 2.7% | +32.0% | $130M |
| HS 7213Hot-rolled steel wire rod in coils | $111M | 2.5% | -1.6% | $165M |
| HS 6204Women's or girls' suits, ensembles | $109M | 2.5% | +13.8% | $144M |
| HS 8714Parts for motorcycles and cycles | $102M | 2.3% | +10.1% | $128M |
| HS 5407Woven synthetic filament fabrics | $96.2M | 2.1% | -6.7% | $134M |
| HS 5810Embroidery in the piece, strips or motifs | $95.2M | 2.1% | +71.6% | $85.6M |
| HS 4202Trunks, suitcases, handbags | $91.4M | 2.0% | +3.7% | $112M |
| HS 8711Motorcycles | $90.5M | 2.0% | +59.4% | $83.7M |
| HS 8414Air or vacuum pumps | $69.6M | 1.6% | +51.1% | Not in Top 20 |
Top China Imports from Senegal
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $110M | 33.2% | -80.0% | $549M |
| HS 12Oil seeds and other seeds | $66.0M | 19.9% | +128.5% | $30.8M |
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $56.2M | 16.9% | -56.3% | $156M |
| HS 15Fats and oils | $48.0M | 14.5% | +601.0% | $18.3M |
| HS 74Copper | $27.3M | 8.2% | +221.1% | $12.0M |
| HS 03Fish and seafood | $15.8M | 4.8% | +12.8% | $17.5M |
| HS 76Aluminium | $4.1M | 1.2% | -44.1% | $7.7M |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $3.1M | 0.9% | +54.6% | $2.7M |
| HS 41Raw hides, skins and leather | $750K | 0.2% | +8.8% | $816K |
| HS 05Other animal products | $291K | 0.1% | -47.3% | $653K |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2709Crude petroleum oils | $71.2M | 21.5% | -86.1% | $514M |
| HS 1202Raw groundnuts (peanuts) | $55.3M | 16.7% | +240.3% | $17.3M |
| HS 1508Groundnut (peanut) oil | $48.0M | 14.5% | +601.0% | $18.3M |
| HS 2711Petroleum gases | $38.8M | 11.7% | +8.5% | $35.8M |
| HS 7404Copper waste and scrap | $27.3M | 8.2% | +221.1% | $12.0M |
| HS 2614Titanium ores and concentrates | $27.1M | 8.2% | -62.0% | $79.1M |
| HS 2615Niobium, tantalum, vanadium and zirconium ores | $26.4M | 8.0% | -51.3% | $72.8M |
| HS 1207Other oil seeds, incl. sesame and palm kernels | $10.7M | 3.2% | -15.5% | $13.6M |
| HS 0303Frozen whole fish | $8.3M | 2.5% | -7.2% | $9.4M |
| HS 0307Molluscs | $6.9M | 2.1% | +58.9% | $7.3M |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Senegal
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
159 products qualify
- 1 Embroidery of man-made fibres on a textile fabric base, in the piece, in strips or in motifs (excluding embroidery without visible ground)HS 581092 Exports$77.5M Increase+$36.8M YoY+90%
- 2 Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 ccHS 871120 Exports$87.8M Increase+$34.2M YoY+64%
- 3 Lithium-ion electric accumulatorsHS 850760 Exports$44.1M Increase+$26.6M YoY+152%
- 4 Men's or boys' trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts of synthetic fibres (excluding knitted or crocheted, underpants and swimwear)HS 620343 Exports$22.6M Increase+$20.3M YoY+873%
- 5 Other metal furnitureHS 940320 Exports$49.8M Increase+$19.5M YoY+65%
- 6 Women's or girls' jackets and blazers of synthetic fibres (excluding knitted or crocheted, wind-jackets and similar articles)HS 620433 Exports$20.1M Increase+$15.6M YoY+344%
China–Senegal Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $4.5B | $332M | $4.8B | +$4.1B | +1.6% | No. 88 |
| 2025 (full year) | $5.5B | $796M | $6.2B | +$4.7B | +7.3% | No. 87 |
| 2024 (full year) | $4.7B | $1.1B | $5.8B | +$3.6B | +4.5% | No. 85 |
| 2023 (full year) | $5.2B | $341M | $5.6B | +$4.9B | +32.9% | No. 84 |
| 2022 (full year) | $3.9B | $269M | $4.2B | +$3.7B | +12.9% | No. 93 |
| 2021 (full year) | $3.3B | $440M | $3.7B | +$2.8B | +28.9% | No. 92 |
| 2020 (full year) | $2.6B | $315M | $2.9B | +$2.2B | +14.6% | No. 92 |
| 2019 (full year) | $2.2B | $301M | $2.5B | +$1.9B | +10.6% | No. 99 |
| 2018 (full year) | $2.1B | $129M | $2.3B | +$2.0B | — | No. 99 |
About China–Senegal trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Senegal in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Senegal goods trade totaled $4.8B: China exported $4.5B and imported $332M, a China trade surplus of $4.1B (+1.6% vs the same months of 2025). Senegal ranked No. 88 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Senegal in 2025?
In 2025, China–Senegal goods trade totaled $6.2B: China exported $5.5B and imported $796M, a China trade surplus of $4.7B (+7.3% vs 2024). Senegal ranked No. 87 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Senegal in 2024?
In 2024, China–Senegal goods trade totaled $5.8B: China exported $4.7B and imported $1.1B, a China trade surplus of $3.6B (+4.5% vs 2023). Senegal ranked No. 85 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Senegal?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Senegal by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $521M, 11.7% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $444M, 9.9% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $421M, 9.4% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics (HS 6402, $123M); Furniture (HS 9403, $120M); Hot-rolled steel wire rod in coils (HS 7213, $111M).
What does China export to Senegal in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Senegal by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $600M, 11.0% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $539M, 9.9% of the total); Iron and steel (HS 72, $488M, 9.0% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Hot-rolled steel wire rod in coils (HS 7213, $165M); Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics (HS 6402, $147M); Women's or girls' suits, ensembles (HS 6204, $144M).
What does China import from Senegal?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Senegal by HS chapter were Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $110M, 33.2% of the total); Oil seeds and other seeds (HS 12, $66.0M, 19.9% of the total); Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $56.2M, 16.9% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Crude petroleum oils (HS 2709, $71.2M); Raw groundnuts (peanuts) (HS 1202, $55.3M); Groundnut (peanut) oil (HS 1508, $48.0M).
What is China’s trade balance with Senegal?
China's goods trade balance with Senegal was +$4.1B in January–September 2026, compared with +$3.2B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$4.7B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Senegal bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/senegal/, accessed 2026-11-10.