Centrifuge imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of centrifuge by Ethiopia reached $35.9 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $87.8 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 | $35.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $68.1M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $39.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $41.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $49.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $83.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $87.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $61.7M | 5.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports centrifuge from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), United States (14%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.8M | 36% |
| United States | $4.9M | 14% |
| France | $4.2M | 12% |
| India | $2.5M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $1.8M | 5.1% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $768K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8421
| 8421.21 | Water filtration equipment | 32% |
| 8421.39 | Gas purification machinery | 26% |
| 8421.99 | Filtration machinery parts | 18% |
| 8421.23 | Oil and fuel engine filters | 11% |
| 8421.29 | Liquid filtration machinery | 6.4% |
| 8421.31 | Air intake filters for engines | 3.7% |
| 8421.22 | Beverage filtration machinery | 1.8% |
| 8421.19 | Centrifuges (other types) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.94 per kg, 34% below the world average of $21.01, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia centrifuge imports (HS 8421): 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 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuge imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported centrifuge worth $35.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuge to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by the United States (14%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuge per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.94 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $21.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of centrifuge to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.7 million in 2017 to $35.9 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2018 at $87.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuge?
The HS code for centrifuge is heading 8421. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8421.21 (32% of the value) and 8421.39 (26%).
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