Electric motor imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric motor by Ethiopia reached $32.2 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $43.4 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 | $32.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $43.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $26.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $31.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.4M | 847 t |
| 2017 | $18.6M | 1.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports electric motor from
France alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $17.0M | 53% |
| China | $7.7M | 24% |
| United States | $3.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $726K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $623K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $499K | 1.6% |
| India | $278K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $118K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $106K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.62 | AC alternators 75-375kva | 53% |
| 8501.40 | Single phase AC motors | 13% |
| 8501.52 | Three-phase AC motors to 75kw | 12% |
| 8501.31 | DC motors up to 750w | 8.7% |
| 8501.64 | High capacity AC alternators | 3.7% |
| 8501.53 | High power three-phase motors | 3.4% |
| 8501.10 | Low power electric motors | 2.4% |
| 8501.32 | DC motors 750w to 75kw | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.73 per kg, 25% above the world average of $13.41. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric motor exports from Ethiopia
Ethiopia exported $642 thousand of electric motor in 2024 (11 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (42%), Singapore (16%), Philippines (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $268K | 42% |
| Singapore | $104K | 16% |
| Philippines | $97K | 15% |
| France | $80K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 7.3% |
| Canada | $26K | 4.1% |
| United States | $10K | 1.6% |
| Chile | $4K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.3% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia electric motor imports (HS 8501): 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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported electric motor worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to Ethiopia?
France was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($17.0 million), followed by China (24%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.73 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $13.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric motor to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.6 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2023 at $43.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.7 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export electric motor?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $642 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $31.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8501.62 (52% of the value) and 8501.40 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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