Electrical machinery imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical machinery by Ethiopia reached $102.7 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 590% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
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 | $102.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 495 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 176 t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 167 t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 486 t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 846 t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 86 t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 125 t |
Where Ethiopia imports electrical machinery from
Most of the value came from Singapore (35%), Thailand (24%), Indonesia (21%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $35.5M | 35% |
| Thailand | $24.6M | 24% |
| Indonesia | $21.6M | 21% |
| United States | $12.1M | 12% |
| China | $5.0M | 4.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $468K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $327K | 0.3% |
| India | $279K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $268K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 99% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 0.8% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 0.3% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 0.1% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $91.27 per kg, 23% above the world average of $74.10. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported electrical machinery worth $102.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 590% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Ethiopia?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($35.5 million), followed by Thailand (24%) and Indonesia (21%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $91.27 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $74.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical machinery to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $102.7 million in 2024, an increase of 614%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.1 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export electrical machinery?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $271 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Singapore and Germany. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $102.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (99% of the value) and 8543.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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