Chocolate preparations (other) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $3.3 million (295 tonnes). That is 61% more than in 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 | $3.3M | 295 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 272 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 575 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 475 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 922 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 811 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 732 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 485 t |
Where Ethiopia imports chocolate preparations (other) from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (32%), United Kingdom (23%), Belgium (14%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $743K | 23% |
| Belgium | $444K | 14% |
| Switzerland | $259K | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $193K | 5.9% |
| Kenya | $191K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $189K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $136K | 4.1% |
| France | $48K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.15 per kg, 68% above the world average of $6.64. 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia chocolate preparations (other) imports (HS 1806.90): 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 1806.90: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa: n.e.c. in chapter 18.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate preparations (other) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported chocolate preparations (other) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 295 tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate preparations (other) to Ethiopia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (23%) and Belgium (14%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.15 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $6.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate preparations (other) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2018 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate preparations (other)?
The HS code for chocolate preparations (other) is subheading 1806.90. It sits in HS chapter 18 (cocoa and cocoa preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1806 page.
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