Analytical instruments imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of analytical instruments by Ethiopia reached $38.1 million in 2024 (223 tonnes). Value rose 87% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $38.1M | 223 t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 273 t |
| 2022 | $21.7M | 187 t |
| 2021 | $22.4M | 163 t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 353 t |
| 2019 | $30.1M | 231 t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 75 t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 88 t |
Where Ethiopia imports analytical instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), United States (24%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.8M | 31% |
| United States | $9.1M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $5.4M | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $4.2M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| France | $661K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $514K | 1.4% |
| Singapore | $449K | 1.2% |
| Japan | $359K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.50 | Optical radiation detector | 55% |
| 9027.80 | Material property analyzers | 30% |
| 9027.90 | Microtomes | 6% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers | 3.8% |
| 9027.10 | Gas analysis equipment | 3.6% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatography equipment | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $171.11 per kg, 23% below the world average of $222.98, 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 analytical instruments imports (HS 9027): 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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported analytical instruments worth $38.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 223 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by the United States (24%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 682% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $171.11 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $222.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of analytical instruments to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $38.1 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9027.50 (55% of the value) and 9027.80 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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