Diesel engine parts imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported diesel engine parts worth $4.4 million (397 tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.9 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 | $4.4M | 397 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 343 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 214 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 457 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 362 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 338 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 291 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 546 t |
Where Ethiopia imports diesel engine parts from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Italy (23%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+67% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 49% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 23% |
| India | $386K | 8.9% |
| Japan | $285K | 6.5% |
| South Africa | $101K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $92K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $90K | 2.1% |
| France | $56K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.96 per kg, close to the world average of $12.57.
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 parts imports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported diesel engine parts worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 397 tonnes. That ranks it 147th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine parts to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (23%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.96 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $12.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine parts to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2017 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8409 page.
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