Crushing machine imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $30.2 million of crushing machine in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $65.0 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 | $30.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $65.0M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $47.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $47.2M | 12.7K t |
| 2020 | $47.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $40.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $41.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $52.5M | 9.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports crushing machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.2M | 70% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 6.9% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| India | $815K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $807K | 2.7% |
| Austria | $499K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $497K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $302K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $277K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8474
| 8474.20 | Mineral crushing and grinding machines | 28% |
| 8474.90 | Mineral processing machine parts | 27% |
| 8474.31 | Concrete and mortar mixers | 17% |
| 8474.80 | Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines | 9.7% |
| 8474.32 | Bitumen mixing machines | 9.4% |
| 8474.10 | Sorting and screening machines | 8.2% |
| 8474.39 | Mineral mixing and kneading machines | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8474.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.58 per kg, 45% below the world average of $6.56, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia crushing machine imports (HS 8474): 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 8474: Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels.
Common questions
What is the value of crushing machine imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported crushing machine worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply crushing machine to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by Italy (7%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of crushing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.58 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $6.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crushing machine to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.5 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $65.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushing machine?
The HS code for crushing machine is heading 8474. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8474.20 (28% of the value) and 8474.90 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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