Bitumen mixing machines imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported bitumen mixing machines worth $2.8 million (794 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.1 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 | 794 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 969 t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 495 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 311 t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Ethiopia imports bitumen mixing machines from
The largest suppliers were Japan (43%), China (43%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $1.2M | 43% |
| China | $1.2M | 43% |
| India | $383K | 14% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.56 per kg, 34% below the world average of $5.38, 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 bitumen mixing machines imports (HS 8474.32): 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 8474.32: Machines: for mixing mineral substances with bitumen.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen mixing machines imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported bitumen mixing machines worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 794 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen mixing machines to Ethiopia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (43%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of bitumen mixing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.56 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $5.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bitumen mixing machines to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2022 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen mixing machines?
The HS code for bitumen mixing machines is subheading 8474.32. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8474 page.
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