Control panel imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported control panel worth $82.2 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $127.7 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 | $82.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $83.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $61.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $76.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $63.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $73.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $88.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $127.7M | 5.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports control panel from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $65.0M | 79% |
| United States | $5.5M | 6.7% |
| India | $2.8M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $963K | 1.2% |
| France | $872K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $527K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $492K | 0.6% |
| Bahrain | $453K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8537
| 8537.10 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading… | 59% |
| 8537.20 | High voltage distribution panels | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8537.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.32 per kg, 71% below the world average of $63.20, 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 panel exports from Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia exported control panel worth $1.6 million (2 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Singapore (33%), United Kingdom (28%), Italy (25%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $514K | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $433K | 28% |
| Italy | $392K | 25% |
| Germany | $93K | 6% |
| United States | $81K | 5.2% |
| Israel | $20K | 1.3% |
| Nigeria | $10K | 0.7% |
| Slovenia | $8K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia control panel imports (HS 8537): 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 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517).
Common questions
What is the value of control panel imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported control panel worth $82.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply control panel to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($65.0 million), followed by the United States (7%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of control panel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.32 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $63.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of control panel to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $127.7 million in 2017 to $82.2 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $127.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.1 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export control panel?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $80.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for control panel?
The HS code for control panel is heading 8537. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8537.10 (59% of the value) and 8537.20 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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