Aluminium cables imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $23.8 million of aluminium cables in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 278% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $41.7 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 | $23.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $41.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $40.9M | 15.0K t |
Where Ethiopia imports aluminium cables from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+434% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.3M | 64% |
| South Korea | $5.1M | 21% |
| India | $3.5M | 15% |
Product types under HS 7614
| 7614.90 | Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core | 69% |
| 7614.10 | Aluminium steel-cored cables | 31% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7614.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.70 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
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 aluminium cables imports (HS 7614): 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 7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated).
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cables imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported aluminium cables worth $23.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 278% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium cables to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by South Korea (21%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 434% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.70 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $3.90 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 cables to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.9 million in 2017 to $23.8 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2020 at $41.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cables?
The HS code for aluminium cables is heading 7614. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7614.90 (69% of the value) and 7614.10 (31%).
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