Control instruments imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of control instruments by Ethiopia reached $5.7 million in 2024 (116 tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.8 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 | $5.7M | 116 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 898 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 470 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 324 t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 636 t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 930 t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 79 t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 48 t |
Where Ethiopia imports control instruments from
Most of the value came from China (44%), United Kingdom (19%), Czech Republic (8%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 19% |
| Czech Republic | $454K | 8% |
| Singapore | $213K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $201K | 3.5% |
| France | $190K | 3.3% |
| United States | $186K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $147K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $117K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $116K | 2% |
Product types under HS 9032
| 9032.89 | Automatic control systems | 68% |
| 9032.90 | Control instrument parts | 11% |
| 9032.10 | Thermostats | 10% |
| 9032.81 | Hydraulic control systems | 10% |
| 9032.20 | Manostats | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9032.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.80 per kg, 26% below the world average of $65.93, 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.
Control instruments exports from Ethiopia
Exports of control instruments by Ethiopia reached $262 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $219K | 84% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 2.6% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia control instruments imports (HS 9032): 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 9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type.
Common questions
What is the value of control instruments imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported control instruments worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 116 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply control instruments to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and the Czech Republic (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of control instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.80 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $65.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of control instruments to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export control instruments?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $262 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Cote d'Ivoire and the United Kingdom. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for control instruments?
The HS code for control instruments is heading 9032. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9032.89 (68% of the value) and 9032.90 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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