Crane imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $9.3 million of crane in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.8 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 | $9.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 3.6K t |
Where Ethiopia imports crane from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.4M | 91% |
| Japan | $319K | 3.4% |
| Kenya | $184K | 2% |
| Italy | $176K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $110K | 1.2% |
| India | $54K | 0.6% |
| United States | $31K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 64% |
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 13% |
| 8426.20 | Tower cranes | 12% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 4.5% |
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 3.7% |
| 8426.12 | Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers | 2% |
| 8426.30 | Portal and jib cranes | 0.7% |
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 51% below the world average of $6.26, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia crane imports (HS 8426): 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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported crane worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by Japan (3%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 676% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $6.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crane to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8426.19 (64% of the value) and 8426.11 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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