Diagnostic reagent imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $47.4 million of diagnostic reagent in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $87.0 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 | $47.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $52.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $52.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $63.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $87.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $39.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $28.1M | 700 t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 687 t |
Where Ethiopia imports diagnostic reagent from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Germany (16%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+440% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.5M | 31% |
| Germany | $7.8M | 16% |
| United States | $4.9M | 10% |
| Sweden | $4.5M | 9.4% |
| South Korea | $3.2M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| India | $1.5M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.45 per kg, 65% below the world average of $85.91, 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 diagnostic reagent imports (HS 3822): 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 3822: Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading 30.06; certified reference materials.
Common questions
What is the value of diagnostic reagent imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported diagnostic reagent worth $47.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply diagnostic reagent to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by Germany (16%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average import price of diagnostic reagent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.45 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $85.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diagnostic reagent to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $47.4 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. The peak was 2020 at $87.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for diagnostic reagent?
The HS code for diagnostic reagent is heading 3822. In Ethiopia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3822.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3822 page.
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