Engineering plastic imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported engineering plastic worth $41.9 million (41.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 68% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $143.7 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 | $41.9M | 41.7K t |
| 2023 | $129.3M | 89.7K t |
| 2022 | $114.7M | 76.6K t |
| 2021 | $143.7M | 101.0K t |
| 2020 | $86.7M | 63.6K t |
| 2019 | $103.0M | 69.1K t |
| 2018 | $65.1M | 45.5K t |
| 2017 | $27.3M | 21.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports engineering plastic from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.6M | 92% |
| South Korea | $933K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $802K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $405K | 1% |
| France | $192K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $190K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $171K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $164K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $102K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $94K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 82% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 12% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 2.6% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 1.4% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 0.9% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 0.8% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonate resin | 0.3% |
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 47% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Engineering plastic exports from Ethiopia
Ethiopia exported $3.5 million of engineering plastic in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Indonesia accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+242% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.4M | 70% |
| Turkey | $324K | 9.3% |
| Italy | $323K | 9.3% |
| India | $221K | 6.4% |
| Bulgaria | $97K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $79K | 2.3% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported engineering plastic worth $41.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($38.6 million), followed by South Korea (2%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 543% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.3 million in 2017 to $41.9 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2021 at $143.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $89.0 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Turkey and Italy. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $38.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (82% of the value) and 3907.20 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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