Aluminium alloy rods imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported aluminium alloy rods worth $7.5 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $11.4 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 | $7.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 3.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports aluminium alloy rods from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 89% |
| Italy | $500K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $155K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $57K | 0.8% |
| India | $41K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $31K | 0.4% |
| United States | $19K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.18 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.90, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia aluminium alloy rods imports (HS 7604.29): 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 7604.29: Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy rods imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported aluminium alloy rods worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy rods to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Italy (7%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 522% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.18 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium alloy rods to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2020 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy rods?
The HS code for aluminium alloy rods is subheading 7604.29. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
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