Aluminium rods imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $17.3 million of aluminium rods in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.3 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 | $17.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $20.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $24.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $25.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 5.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports aluminium rods from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.1M | 93% |
| Italy | $645K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $322K | 1.9% |
| Norway | $58K | 0.3% |
| India | $41K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $34K | 0.2% |
| United States | $27K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0% |
| Greece | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.21 | Aluminium alloy hollow profiles | 56% |
| 7604.29 | Aluminium alloy rods | 44% |
| 7604.10 | Pure aluminium rods | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, 30% below the world average of $4.88, 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 aluminium rods imports (HS 7604): 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: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported aluminium rods worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium rods to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by Italy (4%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $4.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium rods to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $29.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7604.21 (56% of the value) and 7604.29 (43%).
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