Accumulator imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of accumulator by Ethiopia reached $38.3 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $56.6 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 | $38.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $53.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $43.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $33.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $37.3M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $56.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $23.1M | 5.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports accumulator from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.4M | 85% |
| United States | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $641K | 1.7% |
| France | $504K | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $307K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $287K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $277K | 0.7% |
| India | $258K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $196K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.60 | Lithium-ion batteries | 75% |
| 8507.10 | Lead-acid starter batteries | 8.7% |
| 8507.90 | Battery parts and separators | 7.7% |
| 8507.20 | Lead-acid traction batteries | 5.3% |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium batteries | 1.9% |
| 8507.80 | Alternative chemistry batteries | 1.6% |
| 8507.50 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.03 per kg, 23% below the world average of $13.09, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia accumulator imports (HS 8507): 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 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported accumulator worth $38.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($32.4 million), followed by the United States (4%) and South Korea (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.03 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of accumulator to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.1 million in 2017 to $38.3 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2019 at $56.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8507.60 (74% of the value) and 8507.10 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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