Battery imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported battery worth $2.8 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 80% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $46.9 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 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $46.9M | 33.3K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 2.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports battery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 90% |
| Austria | $65K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $47K | 1.7% |
| United States | $20K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $19K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 77% |
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 19% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 2.9% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 0.6% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 0.4% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 72% below the world average of $7.83, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia battery imports (HS 8506): 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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported battery worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Austria (2%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 598% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 86%. The peak was 2019 at $46.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8506.10 (77% of the value) and 8506.50 (19%).
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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