Senegal market

Tier-1 OEM-Manufactured AC for Sellers in Senegal

Reliable air-conditioning supply for AC sellers in Senegal — customer-brand private label OEM or JML white label, with French-language quotes and technical support.

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Why JML for Senegal

Dakar & the Sahel

Supply Dakar, and onward to landlocked Mali and the wider Sahel.

Already buying from China

Senegal imported about US$25.5M of split and window AC in 2024, roughly 87% of it from China (HS 8415.10).

French support

Quotes, manuals and technical help in French — Senegal's import paperwork and product labels are in French.

ASN conformity handled early

Certificate of Conformity and French labelling planned at order stage, before the container ships.

Shared regional currency

Senegal shares the CFA franc (XOF) with Côte d'Ivoire, Benin and Togo — no currency friction on regional trade.

Built for 220-240V / 50 Hz

JML units match Senegal's European-style supply and hot, dusty climate with no modification.

Private label or JML white label

Midea-manufactured, non-Midea-branded - build your own brand or use our white label.

Two ways to sell

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Customer Brand OEM

Build your own AC brand. We help established AC sellers and distributors develop a private-label AC business using genuine Midea-manufactured equipment.

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JML White Label

A ready-to-sell AC solution. For sellers who want reliable products without creating their own brand immediately.

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No brand confusion

Your Brand. Or JML White Label. No Brand Confusion.

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Your Brand
Your Logo
Your Carton
Your Market

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JML WHITE LABEL

JML Brand
Ready-to-Sell
Lower Entry Barrier
West Africa

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Prices and terms, before you ask

An indicative price floor, real container loading and the terms we sell on — enough to judge whether we are worth a quotation, without a first round of questions.

Indicative price anchor

Model	Indicative price (FOB)
12K fixed-speed wall split	from US$159 / set
18K fixed-speed wall split	On request
24K fixed-speed wall split	On request

220-240 V / 1 Ph / 50 Hz, R32, fixed-speed wall split. FOB, MOQ 1 x 40'HQ per model. Copper, compressor and freight move — we confirm the price on your quotation date.

Container loading

Container	12K	18K	24K
20'	154	92	78
40'	320	198	165
40'HQ	366	225	190

The 12K loads 366 sets per 40'HQ — 43 more than the 323-set loading conventional for this class, roughly 12% less ocean freight on every set. Mixed load estimate: 40'HQ remaining sets = 366 - (18K qty x 1.55) - (24K qty x 1.80).

MOQ

1 x 40'HQ per model for customer-brand (private label) orders.
Mixed containers accepted — use the loading formula above.
JML white label: no artwork MOQ, order by model.

Lead time & payment

Production is booked against your container slot — your quotation carries a dated production and loading commitment.
Payment terms are set out on your proforma invoice, before you commit.

How you can pay

We quote in USD. USD bank transfer, or GHS settlement — ask for current terms.
Ghana buyers do not have to source dollars first: local-currency settlement is available on request.

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Spare parts & technical support in Senegal

JML provides spare-parts support and technical assistance for AC sellers in Senegal, with French-language support and WhatsApp follow-up.

Import & local market guide

Main port

Dakar Port (Port autonome de Dakar) — Senegal's main container gateway

Local currency

West African CFA franc (XOF)

Typical sailings

Regular sailings from Shenzhen / Ningbo to Dakar (about 40-45 days)

Import duty / HS code

ECOWAS/UEMOA common external tariff about 20% on AC + VAT 18%, plus customs levies (statistical 1%, ECOWAS 0.5%, UEMOA 0.8%, COSEC 0.4%); HS 8415 — confirm with Customs

Mandatory standards

ASN Certificate of Conformity (pre-shipment) for electrical appliances; NS standards aligned to IEC 60335; labels and manuals must be in French

Energy-efficiency registration

No AC MEPS figure we can verify has been published for Senegal — the ASN CoC and French labelling are the gate; confirm the current energy-label rule with ASN

Local partners

Verified Senegalese importer references available on request

Senegal conformity: ASN Certificate of Conformity & French labelling

The gate is the ASN Certificate of Conformity, not the tariff. Senegal's standards body, the Association Sénégalaise de Normalisation (ASN), coordinates the national conformity system and covers electrical appliances. Regulated shipments need a CoC before customs clearance, so budget for pre-shipment inspection — Cotecna and Bureau Veritas are among the accredited bodies.
Labels and manuals must be in French. Senegal requires the product name, the manufacturer's or importer's contact details, the country of origin, and instructions and safety warnings — in French. This is a packaging and carton-spec decision taken at order stage, not something that can be fixed once the container is at the port.
Safety is typically assessed against the IEC 60335 series, the household-appliance standard, with Senegal's own NS (Norme Sénégalaise) standards historically derived from the French system. Test reports you already hold under CE or the CB scheme can cut what has to be re-tested — send them to us and we will tell you what is missing.
On energy labels we will not quote you a number we cannot verify. Senegal published a national energy-efficiency strategy for domestic and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration in 2024 under the GIZ/UEMOA ROCA programme, and the regional direction is towards efficiency labelling. Ask your broker what applies to your shipment today — if we had a confirmed MEPS figure for Senegal, we would publish it here.
Refrigerants: the regional trend, as in Ghana, points towards lower-GWP refrigerants. JML's current range ships R32 (GWP 675), which sits on the right side of that direction; R410A does not.
Voltage is a non-issue. Senegal runs 220-240 V / 50 Hz on European-style plugs, which is exactly what JML units are built for — no modification and no separate SKU for this market.
What to ask us: tell us the models you intend to import and we will send the test reports and label artwork we hold, and say plainly if a model is not yet ready for ASN registration.

Figures are indicative and change with policy. Confirm duties, HS codes and certification with a licensed customs broker or JML before ordering.

Frequently asked questions

Which AC capacity fits my market?

For bedrooms and small shops, 9,000–12,000 BTU is typical; 18,000–24,000 BTU suits larger shops, offices and meeting rooms. Match capacity to room size and heat load, not just price.

Do the units run on West African power?

Selected models run on West African grids: 220–240V / 50Hz, with T3 performance for 43°C+ heat and low-voltage startup around 135V on applicable units. Confirm the exact specification for your model before ordering.

R32 or R410A refrigerant?

We supply R32 (GWP 675), which meets the Kigali HFC phase-down. R410A is being phased out in several markets. We provide the MSDS and dangerous-goods declaration for sea freight.

Can I sell under my own brand?

Yes. Choose customer-brand private-label OEM or the JML White Label. Both are Midea-manufactured, non-Midea-branded equipment — your brand, or ours.

What is the container loading?

A 40'HQ holds about 366 × 12K, 225 × 18K or 190 × 24K fixed-speed split units. Mix BTU sizes and we return a FOB estimate.

How do I import to my country?

We prepare applicable certifications at order stage — Ghana Energy Commission L.I.2458, relevant Nigerian SONCAP/MEPS documentation, Senegal ASN conformity — and supply French documentation for the francophone markets. Documentation support is provided; final approval rests with the relevant authorities. Confirm duties and requirements with a licensed broker before shipment.