Air conditioner imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $9.2 million of air conditioner in 2024 (619 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $30.0 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 | $9.2M | 619 t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 885 t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 753 t |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 925 t |
| 2019 | $30.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.0M | 833 t |
Where Ethiopia imports air conditioner from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+634% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 73% |
| United States | $864K | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $565K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $327K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $208K | 2.3% |
| France | $186K | 2% |
| South Africa | $153K | 1.7% |
| India | $69K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $45K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $44K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8415
| 8415.90 | Air conditioning parts | 40% |
| 8415.10 | Window and wall air conditioners | 27% |
| 8415.83 | Evaporative coolers | 15% |
| 8415.82 | Central air conditioning units | 11% |
| 8415.81 | Reversible heat pumps | 5% |
| 8415.20 | Vehicle air conditioners | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.93 per kg, 51% above the world average of $9.92. 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia air conditioner imports (HS 8415): 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 8415: Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated.
Common questions
What is the value of air conditioner imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported air conditioner worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 619 tonnes. That ranks it 149th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply air conditioner to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by the United States (9%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 634% on the year.
What is the average import price of air conditioner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.93 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $9.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of air conditioner to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.0 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2019 at $30.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for air conditioner?
The HS code for air conditioner is heading 8415. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8415.90 (40% of the value) and 8415.10 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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