Aluminium sheet imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported aluminium sheet worth $10.4 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $22.6 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 | $10.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $11.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 4.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports aluminium sheet from
China alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 82% |
| India | $1.1M | 11% |
| Egypt | $499K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $177K | 1.7% |
| United States | $50K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0% |
| Norway | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.91 | Pure aluminium sheet other shapes | 43% |
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 29% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium alloy sheet other | 19% |
| 7606.11 | Pure aluminium sheet rectangular | 8.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.05 per kg, close to the world average of $3.79.
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 sheet imports (HS 7606): 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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported aluminium sheet worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium sheet to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by India (11%) and Egypt (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium sheet to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2020 at $22.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7606.91 (43% of the value) and 7606.12 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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