Boring machinery parts imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.3 million of boring machinery parts in 2024 (221 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $16.4 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 | $3.3M | 221 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 155 t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 515 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 280 t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 338 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 356 t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports boring machinery parts from
Italy alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.17 per kg, close to the world average of $12.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boring machinery parts exports from Ethiopia
Exports of boring machinery parts by Ethiopia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (82 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 100% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia boring machinery parts imports (HS 8431.43): 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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported boring machinery parts worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 221 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring machinery parts to Ethiopia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Korea (33%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.17 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $12.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring machinery parts to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2020 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export boring machinery parts?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands and Japan. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. 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 8431 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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