Alloy steel sheet imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alloy steel sheet by Ethiopia reached $5.6 million in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.0 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 | $5.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 13.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports alloy steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.3M | 96% |
| China | $139K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $111K | 2% |
Product types under HS 7225
| 7225.92 | Zinc-coated alloy sheet | 87% |
| 7225.99 | Alloy steel sheet (other coating) | 9.8% |
| 7225.40 | Hot-rolled alloy steel sheet | 2.9% |
| 7225.91 | Electro zinc-coated alloy sheet | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7225.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
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 alloy steel sheet imports (HS 7225): 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 7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel sheet imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported alloy steel sheet worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel sheet to Ethiopia?
India was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by China (2%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel sheet to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2022 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for alloy steel sheet is heading 7225. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7225.92 (87% of the value) and 7225.99 (10%).
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