Bread and baked goods exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of bread and baked goods by Ethiopia reached $24.7 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
Where Ethiopia exports bread and baked goods to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.8M | 56% |
| Sweden | $3.5M | 14% |
| Canada | $2.3M | 9.4% |
| Norway | $1.8M | 7.5% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $798K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $466K | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $318K | 1.3% |
| Bahrain | $99K | 0.4% |
| France | $41K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1905
| 1905.90 | Bakery products (other) | 99% |
| 1905.40 | Rusks and toasted bread | 0.3% |
| 1905.31 | Sweet biscuits | 0.2% |
| 1905.10 | Crispbread | 0.1% |
| 1905.32 | Waffles and wafers | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1905.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.22 per kg, 45% above the world average of $3.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bread and baked goods imports to Ethiopia
Ethiopia imported $4.1 million of bread and baked goods in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (38%), India (21%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 38% |
| India | $875K | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $464K | 11% |
| Italy | $294K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $277K | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $203K | 5% |
| Kenya | $80K | 2% |
| Germany | $60K | 1.5% |
| China | $54K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $32K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia bread and baked goods exports (HS 1905): 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 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bread and baked goods exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported bread and baked goods worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy bread and baked goods from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Sweden (14%) and Canada (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average export price of bread and baked goods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.22 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $3.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of bread and baked goods from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, an increase of 486%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import bread and baked goods?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, India and the United Kingdom. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
The HS code for bread and baked goods is heading 1905. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 1905.90 (99% of the value) and 1905.40 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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