Cheese imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cheese by Ethiopia reached $2.9 million in 2024 (361 tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $2.9M | 361 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 237 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 175 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 205 t |
| 2020 | $881K | 153 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 346 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 305 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 191 t |
Where Ethiopia imports cheese from
France alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+413% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 59% |
| United Kingdom | $624K | 21% |
| Germany | $238K | 8.1% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $70K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $63K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $38K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $35K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $17K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 0406
| 0406.90 | Hard aged cheese | 53% |
| 0406.30 | Processed cheese | 44% |
| 0406.10 | Fresh cheese | 2.4% |
| 0406.20 | Grated cheese | 0.7% |
| 0406.40 | Blue cheese | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.16 per kg, 49% above the world average of $5.48. 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 cheese imports (HS 0406): 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 0406: Cheese and curd.
Common questions
What is the value of cheese imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported cheese worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 361 tonnes. That ranks it 155th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply cheese to Ethiopia?
France was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (21%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average import price of cheese per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.16 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $5.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cheese to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cheese?
The HS code for cheese is heading 0406. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 0406.90 (53% of the value) and 0406.30 (44%).
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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