Battery parts and separators imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported battery parts and separators worth $3.0 million (330 tonnes). Value rose 158% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $3.0M | 330 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 322 t |
| 2022 | $829K | 235 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 65 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 106 t |
| 2019 | $873K | 104 t |
| 2018 | $59K | 11 t |
| 2017 | $371K | 56 t |
Where Ethiopia imports battery parts and separators from
China alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+273% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 89% |
| Egypt | $180K | 6.1% |
| United States | $82K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.94 per kg, close to the world average of $11.07.
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 parts and separators imports (HS 8507.90): 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 8507.90: Electric accumulators: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8507.
Common questions
What is the value of battery parts and separators imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported battery parts and separators worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 158% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery parts and separators to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Egypt (6%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery parts and separators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.94 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $11.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of battery parts and separators to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $371 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 696%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery parts and separators?
The HS code for battery parts and separators is subheading 8507.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8507 page.
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