Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) by Ethiopia reached $6.8 million in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.9 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 | $6.8M | 18.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 19.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 55% |
| India | $1.8M | 27% |
| Spain | $472K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $267K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $236K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $236K | 3.4% |
| Greece | $10K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, 33% below the world average of $0.55, 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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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 6907.21: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by India (27%) and Spain (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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