Cast iron articles imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported cast iron articles worth $2.2 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 44% 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 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 500 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 676 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 711 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 703 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Ethiopia imports cast iron articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 71% |
| India | $304K | 14% |
| Egypt | $149K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $102K | 4.7% |
| United States | $39K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $30K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7325
| 7325.91 | Grinding balls | 45% |
| 7325.99 | Cast iron articles other | 28% |
| 7325.10 | Non-malleable cast iron articles | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7325.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 33% below the world average of $2.50, 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 cast iron articles imports (HS 7325): 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 7325: Iron or steel; cast articles.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron articles imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported cast iron articles worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron articles to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (14%) and Egypt (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cast iron articles to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron articles?
The HS code for cast iron articles is heading 7325. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7325.91 (45% of the value) and 7325.99 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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