Ethyl alcohol imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported ethyl alcohol worth $2.4 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 190% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 98% 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 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $843K | 725 t |
| 2022 | $62K | 14 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $85K | 55 t |
| 2018 | $114K | 91 t |
| 2017 | $21K | 7 t |
Where Ethiopia imports ethyl alcohol from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 96% |
| China | $47K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2207
| 2207.10 | Neutral alcohol (high strength) | 100% |
| 2207.20 | Denatured alcohol | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
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 ethyl alcohol imports (HS 2207): 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 2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl alcohol imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported ethyl alcohol worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 190% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl alcohol to Ethiopia?
India was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (2%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethyl alcohol to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $787 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl alcohol?
The HS code for ethyl alcohol is heading 2207. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 2207.10 (100% of the value) and 2207.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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