Condensed milk imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $4.8 million of condensed milk in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 74% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $25.4 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 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2020 | $25.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports condensed milk from
Most of the value came from Uganda (41%), Germany (33%), Netherlands (21%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.0M | 41% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | $155K | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $57K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.3% |
| China | $7K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0402
| 0402.21 | Whole milk powder unsweetened | 63% |
| 0402.10 | Skimmed milk powder sweetened | 33% |
| 0402.91 | Evaporated milk | 3.2% |
| 0402.99 | Sweetened condensed milk | 0.3% |
| 0402.29 | Whole milk powder sweetened | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.04 per kg, 40% above the world average of $2.88. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia condensed milk imports (HS 0402): 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 0402: Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of condensed milk imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported condensed milk worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 151st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply condensed milk to Ethiopia?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (33%) and the Netherlands (21%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of condensed milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.04 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $2.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of condensed milk to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2020 at $25.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for condensed milk?
The HS code for condensed milk is heading 0402. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 0402.21 (63% of the value) and 0402.10 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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