Coated steel sheets imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated steel sheets by Ethiopia reached $20.8 million in 2024 (21.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 67% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $166.1 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 | $20.8M | 21.6K t |
| 2023 | $62.9M | 286.8K t |
| 2022 | $49.3M | 40.8K t |
| 2021 | $47.8M | 68.9K t |
| 2020 | $72.8M | 137.4K t |
| 2019 | $166.1M | 114.9K t |
| 2018 | $97.8M | 94.4K t |
| 2017 | $121.1M | 130.1K t |
Where Ethiopia imports coated steel sheets from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.5M | 89% |
| India | $1.5M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $729K | 3.5% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.50 | Chromium coated steel sheet | 42% |
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 17% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 14% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 8.7% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 4.9% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 4.7% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 4.2% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported coated steel sheets worth $20.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($18.5 million), followed by India (7%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 751% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $121.1 million in 2017 to $20.8 million in 2024, a fall of 83%. The peak was 2019 at $166.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7210.50 (42% of the value) and 7210.70 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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