Computer imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer by Ethiopia reached $409.1 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 75% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | $409.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $234.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $153.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $125.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $100.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $129.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $61.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $77.1M | 530 t |
Where Ethiopia imports computer from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+415% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $225.8M | 55% |
| Malaysia | $113.3M | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $28.2M | 6.9% |
| United States | $8.2M | 2% |
| Denmark | $7.4M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $6.0M | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 0.8% |
| France | $3.3M | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $2.6M | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $2.0M | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 78% |
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 6.1% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 4.3% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 3.6% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 2.8% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 2.4% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 2.3% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $173.05 per kg, 27% below the world average of $236.75, 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.
Computer exports from Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia exported computer worth $809 thousand (32 tonnes). Malawi alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $469K | 58% |
| Singapore | $149K | 18% |
| Sweden | $73K | 9% |
| United States | $41K | 5.1% |
| Angola | $27K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $15K | 1.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $12K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported computer worth $409.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($225.8 million), followed by Malaysia (28%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 679% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $173.05 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.1 million in 2017 to $409.1 million in 2024, an increase of 431%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $161.4 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export computer?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $809 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Singapore and Sweden. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $408.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8471.50 (78% of the value) and 8471.30 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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