Communication apparatus (other) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported communication apparatus (other) worth $8.0 million (82 tonnes). Value fell 93% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $121.5 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 | $8.0M | 83 t |
| 2023 | $121.5M | 646 t |
| 2022 | $51.6M | 198 t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 293 t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 539 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 260 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 18 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 6 t |
Where Ethiopia imports communication apparatus (other) from
Iceland alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | $4.8M | 60% |
| China | $1.8M | 23% |
| Israel | $1.0M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $134K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $66K | 0.8% |
| United States | $47K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $34K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $27K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $97.00 per kg, close to the world average of $114.21.
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 communication apparatus (other) imports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported communication apparatus (other) worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 93% on 2023.
Which countries supply communication apparatus (other) to Ethiopia?
Iceland was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (23%) and Israel (13%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $97.00 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $114.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of communication apparatus (other) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 457%. The peak was 2023 at $121.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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