Animal feed imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of animal feed by Ethiopia reached $9.6 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $9.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.8K t |
Where Ethiopia imports animal feed from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (46%), Belgium (16%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 2309
| 2309.90 | Bulk pet food | 100% |
| 2309.10 | Pet food | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, close to the world average of $1.52.
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 animal feed imports (HS 2309): 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 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of animal feed imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported animal feed worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal feed to Ethiopia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Belgium (16%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal feed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $1.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of animal feed to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 227%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export animal feed?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $795 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Canada and Hong Kong. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal feed?
The HS code for animal feed is heading 2309. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 2309.90 (100% of the value) and 2309.10 (0%).
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