Diesel cars >2500cc imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported diesel cars >2500cc worth $6.5 million (322 tonnes). That is 76% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $36.4 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 | $6.5M | 322 t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 942 t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 1.4K t |
Where Ethiopia imports diesel cars >2500cc from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.3M | 82% |
| Germany | $564K | 8.7% |
| Thailand | $507K | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $62K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.10 per kg, close to the world average of $17.22.
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 diesel cars >2500cc imports (HS 8703.33): 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 8703.33: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars >2500cc imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported diesel cars >2500cc worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 322 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars >2500cc to Ethiopia?
Japan was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Thailand (8%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 698% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars >2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.10 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $17.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel cars >2500cc to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 73%. The peak was 2021 at $36.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars >2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars >2500cc is subheading 8703.33. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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