Conveyor machinery parts imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported conveyor machinery parts worth $5.7 million (551 tonnes). Value fell 53% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.1 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 | 551 t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 364 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 214 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 411 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 296 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 531 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 702 t |
Where Ethiopia imports conveyor machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Germany (31%), United States (22%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 31% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 31% |
| United States | $1.3M | 22% |
| France | $304K | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $164K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 1.3% |
| India | $56K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 0.9% |
| Denmark | $51K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $46K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.34 per kg, close to the world average of $12.20.
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 conveyor machinery parts imports (HS 8431.39): 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 8431.39: Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor machinery parts imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported conveyor machinery parts worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 551 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor machinery parts to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (31%) and the United States (22%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 733% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.34 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $12.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor machinery parts to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2023 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor machinery parts?
The HS code for conveyor machinery parts is subheading 8431.39. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8431 page.
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