Carbonate imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbonate by Ethiopia reached $3.7 million in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). That is 75% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.7 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 | $3.7M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 32.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 32.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 27.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 26.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 24.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 7.0K t |
Where Ethiopia imports carbonate from
Kenya alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.4M | 67% |
| Turkey | $436K | 12% |
| China | $405K | 11% |
| Egypt | $186K | 5.1% |
| India | $159K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.7% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2836
| 2836.20 | Soda ash | 63% |
| 2836.50 | Calcium carbonate | 32% |
| 2836.99 | Carbonates (other) | 2.6% |
| 2836.30 | Sodium bicarbonate | 2.3% |
| 2836.40 | Potassium carbonate | 0.7% |
| 2836.92 | Strontium carbonate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2836.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, 47% below the world average of $0.45, 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 carbonate imports (HS 2836): 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 2836: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonate imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported carbonate worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonate to Ethiopia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbonate to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2023 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonate?
The HS code for carbonate is heading 2836. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 2836.20 (63% of the value) and 2836.50 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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