Chemical contraceptives imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $21.5 million of chemical contraceptives in 2024 (348 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $28.8 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 | $21.5M | 348 t |
| 2023 | $28.8M | 456 t |
| 2022 | $24.2M | 373 t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 273 t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 333 t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 594 t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 387 t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 238 t |
Where Ethiopia imports chemical contraceptives from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (45%), India (35%), Thailand (9%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $9.7M | 45% |
| India | $7.5M | 35% |
| Thailand | $1.8M | 8.5% |
| Kenya | $1.6M | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $771K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $24K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.71 per kg, 60% below the world average of $155.10, 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 chemical contraceptives imports (HS 3006.60): 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 3006.60: Pharmaceutical goods: chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical contraceptives imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported chemical contraceptives worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 348 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 201 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical contraceptives to Ethiopia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by India (35%) and Thailand (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 154% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical contraceptives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $61.71 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $155.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chemical contraceptives to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2023 at $28.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical contraceptives?
The HS code for chemical contraceptives is subheading 3006.60. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
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