Automatic control systems imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of automatic control systems by Ethiopia reached $3.8 million in 2024 (25 tonnes). That is 57% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.6 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 | $3.8M | 25 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 784 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 426 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 78 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 543 t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 869 t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 47 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 25 t |
Where Ethiopia imports automatic control systems from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), United Kingdom (20%), Czech Republic (10%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $755K | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $389K | 10% |
| Singapore | $213K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $177K | 4.6% |
| Canada | $112K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $94K | 2.4% |
| United States | $67K | 1.8% |
| India | $66K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $58K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $153.04 per kg, 99% above the world average of $76.79. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Automatic control systems exports from Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia exported automatic control systems worth $251 thousand (1 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $219K | 87% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia automatic control systems imports (HS 9032.89): 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 9032.89: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic control systems imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported automatic control systems worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic control systems to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (20%) and the Czech Republic (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 381% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic control systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $153.04 per kg in 2024, 99% above the world average of $76.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic control systems to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2018 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export automatic control systems?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $251 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Cote d'Ivoire and the United Kingdom. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic control systems?
The HS code for automatic control systems is subheading 9032.89. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9032 page.
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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