Computer storage units imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $11.4 million of computer storage units in 2024 (18 tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $11.4M | 18 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 39 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 70 t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 37 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 30 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 54 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 20 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 15 t |
Where Ethiopia imports computer storage units from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 77% |
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 9.2% |
| United States | $977K | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $195K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $170K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $119K | 1% |
| South Korea | $17K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $14K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $13K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $626.08 per kg, 63% above the world average of $384.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 storage units imports (HS 8471.70): 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 8471.70: Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer storage units imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported computer storage units worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer storage units to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Hong Kong (9%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 791% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer storage units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $626.08 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $384.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer storage units to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 196%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer storage units?
The HS code for computer storage units is subheading 8471.70. 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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