Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $8.4 million of cold-rolled steel sheets in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). That is 86% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $106.6 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 | $8.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $58.5M | 62.3K t |
| 2022 | $72.8M | 126.4K t |
| 2021 | $70.0M | 76.2K t |
| 2020 | $84.0M | 129.8K t |
| 2019 | $106.6M | 142.9K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 34.4K t |
| 2017 | $37.0M | 61.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2M | 98% |
| Turkey | $180K | 2.2% |
| India | $11K | 0.1% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.16 | Cold-rolled steel coil | 36% |
| 7209.18 | Cold-rolled steel coil thin | 28% |
| 7209.17 | Cold-rolled steel coil medium | 26% |
| 7209.90 | Other cold-rolled steel | 6.1% |
| 7209.27 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thin | 2.6% |
| 7209.28 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm | 0.6% |
| 7209.26 | Cold-rolled steel sheet | 0.4% |
| 7209.25 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thick | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.81, 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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The shipment records behind Ethiopia cold-rolled steel sheets imports (HS 7209): 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 7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel sheets to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.0 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 77%. The peak was 2019 at $106.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7209.16 (36% of the value) and 7209.18 (28%).
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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