Brooms and brushes imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brooms and brushes by Ethiopia reached $3.0 million in 2024 (509 tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 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 | $3.0M | 509 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 273 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 177 t |
Where Ethiopia imports brooms and brushes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 89% |
| Italy | $87K | 2.9% |
| India | $56K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $50K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $41K | 1.4% |
| United States | $39K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $35K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9603
| 9603.90 | Mop | 54% |
| 9603.21 | Toothbrush | 24% |
| 9603.40 | Paint brush | 13% |
| 9603.50 | Industrial brush | 4.9% |
| 9603.29 | Hair brush | 3.3% |
| 9603.30 | Makeup brush | 1% |
| 9603.10 | Broom | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.84 per kg, 35% below the world average of $9.01, 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 brooms and brushes imports (HS 9603): 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 9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees.
Common questions
What is the value of brooms and brushes imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported brooms and brushes worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 509 tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply brooms and brushes to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Italy (3%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of brooms and brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.84 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $9.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of brooms and brushes to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for brooms and brushes?
The HS code for brooms and brushes is heading 9603. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9603.90 (54% of the value) and 9603.21 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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