Electrical switches imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical switches by Ethiopia reached $4.0 million in 2024 (203 tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.9 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 | $4.0M | 203 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 570 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 668 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 810 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 199 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 226 t |
Where Ethiopia imports electrical switches from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 50% |
| United States | $709K | 18% |
| India | $344K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $274K | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $155K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $95K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $69K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $64K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $47K | 1.2% |
| France | $38K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.91 per kg, 61% below the world average of $51.50, 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 electrical switches imports (HS 8536.50): 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 8536.50: Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switches imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported electrical switches worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 203 tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switches to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (18%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.91 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $51.50 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 switches to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switches?
The HS code for electrical switches is subheading 8536.50. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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