Concrete additives imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $5.9 million of concrete additives in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.6 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 | $5.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 6.0K t |
Where Ethiopia imports concrete additives from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 88% |
| Egypt | $219K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $197K | 3.4% |
| India | $100K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $87K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $39K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $22K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.93, 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 concrete additives imports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported concrete additives worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete additives to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Egypt (4%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete additives to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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