Blow molding machines imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blow molding machines by Ethiopia reached $4.0 million in 2024 (608 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.1 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 | $4.0M | 608 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 639 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 541 t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 734 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 593 t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 189 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 286 t |
Where Ethiopia imports blow molding machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 87% |
| India | $418K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $99K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.65 per kg, 62% below the world average of $17.36, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia blow molding machines imports (HS 8477.30): 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 8477.30: Machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Common questions
What is the value of blow molding machines imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported blow molding machines worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 608 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply blow molding machines to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by India (10%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of blow molding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.65 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $17.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blow molding machines to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2019 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for blow molding machines?
The HS code for blow molding machines is subheading 8477.30. 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 8477 page.
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