Aluminium structural sections imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium structural sections by Ethiopia reached $13.7 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 59% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $27.6 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 | $13.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $27.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 2.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports aluminium structural sections from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.1M | 89% |
| Turkey | $609K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $554K | 4.1% |
| India | $151K | 1.1% |
| France | $115K | 0.8% |
| United States | $39K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $25K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $22K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $20K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $14K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7610
| 7610.90 | Aluminium structural parts | 58% |
| 7610.10 | Aluminium doors and windows | 42% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7610.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.47 per kg, 24% below the world average of $7.18, 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 structural sections imports (HS 7610): 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 7610: Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium structural sections imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported aluminium structural sections worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium structural sections to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $7.18 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 structural sections to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2020 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural sections?
The HS code for aluminium structural sections is heading 7610. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7610.90 (58% of the value) and 7610.10 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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