Conveyor imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of conveyor by Ethiopia reached $45.2 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $45.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $47.4M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $31.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $37.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $37.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $56.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $28.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $37.8M | 7.6K t |
Where Ethiopia imports conveyor from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.4M | 87% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $892K | 2% |
| United States | $844K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $703K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $519K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $345K | 0.8% |
| India | $260K | 0.6% |
| Colombia | $179K | 0.4% |
| Greece | $145K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8428
| 8428.10 | Lifts and skip hoists | 35% |
| 8428.33 | Belt conveyor systems | 28% |
| 8428.90 | Lifting and handling machinery (other) | 19% |
| 8428.39 | Conveyor systems (other) | 13% |
| 8428.32 | Bucket conveyor systems | 3.2% |
| 8428.40 | Escalators and moving walkways | 1.5% |
| 8428.20 | Pneumatic conveyor systems | 0.9% |
| 8428.60 | Ski lifts and aerial cable systems | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8428.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.12 per kg, 60% below the world average of $10.33, 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.
Conveyor exports from Ethiopia
Exports of conveyor by Ethiopia reached $897 thousand in 2024 (61 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Singapore accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $897K | 100% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia conveyor imports (HS 8428): 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 8428: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426 or 8427 (e.g. lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported conveyor worth $45.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($39.4 million), followed by Singapore (3%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.12 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $10.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of conveyor to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.8 million in 2017 to $45.2 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2019 at $56.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.3 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export conveyor?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $897 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore and Angola. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $44.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor?
The HS code for conveyor is heading 8428. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8428.10 (35% of the value) and 8428.33 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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