Calculator imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of calculator by Ethiopia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (23 tonnes). That is 66% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.8 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 | $2.7M | 23 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 137 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 86 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 68 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 132 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 141 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 78 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 62 t |
Where Ethiopia imports calculator from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 75% |
| Bulgaria | $299K | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $114K | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $86K | 3.2% |
| India | $42K | 1.6% |
| United States | $41K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $36K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $22K | 0.8% |
| France | $16K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8470
| 8470.50 | Cash registers | 91% |
| 8470.90 | Calculating machines (other types) | 5.3% |
| 8470.10 | Pocket calculators | 2.4% |
| 8470.30 | Calculating machines: non-electronic | 1.4% |
| 8470.29 | Desktop calculators | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8470.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $117.21 per kg, 78% above the world average of $65.84. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia calculator imports (HS 8470): 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 8470: Calculating machines and pocket-size data recording, reproducing and displaying machines with calculating functions; accounting machines, postage-franking machines, ticket-issuing machines and similar, incorporating a calculating device; cash registers.
Common questions
What is the value of calculator imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported calculator worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply calculator to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Bulgaria (11%) and Hong Kong (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 584% on the year.
What is the average import price of calculator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $117.21 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $65.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of calculator to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for calculator?
The HS code for calculator is heading 8470. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8470.50 (91% of the value) and 8470.90 (5%).
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