Bridge and gantry cranes imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bridge and gantry cranes by Ethiopia reached $6.0 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 152% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 382 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 316 t |
| 2021 | $986K | 324 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 239 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 234 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 360 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 735 t |
Where Ethiopia imports bridge and gantry cranes from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 96% |
| Italy | $170K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $72K | 1.2% |
| India | $16K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.71 per kg, 47% below the world average of $6.95, 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 bridge and gantry cranes imports (HS 8426.19): 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 8426.19: Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of bridge and gantry cranes imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 152% on 2023.
Which countries supply bridge and gantry cranes to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Italy (3%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 545% on the year.
What is the average import price of bridge and gantry cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.71 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $6.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bridge and gantry cranes to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2017 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bridge and gantry cranes?
The HS code for bridge and gantry cranes is subheading 8426.19. 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 8426 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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