Computer processing units imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer processing units by Ethiopia reached $320.1 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 262% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% 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 | $320.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $88.4M | 497 t |
| 2022 | $58.8M | 188 t |
| 2021 | $52.5M | 267 t |
| 2020 | $16.1M | 173 t |
| 2019 | $30.6M | 194 t |
| 2018 | $25.0M | 372 t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 101 t |
Where Ethiopia imports computer processing units from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $174.7M | 55% |
| Malaysia | $113.3M | 35% |
| Hong Kong | $19.4M | 6.1% |
| Denmark | $3.0M | 1% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 0.4% |
| United States | $1.3M | 0.4% |
| France | $516K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $424K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $174.96 per kg, 38% below the world average of $281.76, 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 computer processing units imports (HS 8471.50): 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 8471.50: Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer processing units imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported computer processing units worth $320.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 262% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer processing units to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($174.7 million), followed by Malaysia (35%) and Hong Kong (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer processing units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $174.96 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $281.76 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 processing units to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $320.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $75.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer processing units?
The HS code for computer processing units is subheading 8471.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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