Diesel engine imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported diesel engine worth $4.3 million (785 tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.5 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 | $4.3M | 785 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 813 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 999 t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 611 t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 808 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 419 t |
Where Ethiopia imports diesel engine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 59% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 30% |
| Poland | $143K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $94K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $67K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $47K | 1.1% |
| India | $33K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $32K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $27K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 94% |
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 5.9% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.53 per kg, 63% below the world average of $15.07, 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 diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported diesel engine worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 785 tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Austria (30%) and Poland (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.53 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $15.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8408.90 (94% of the value) and 8408.20 (6%).
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