Excavation machinery imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported excavation machinery worth $6.8 million (607 tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $30.9 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 | $6.8M | 607 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 951 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 925 t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 956 t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $30.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 588 t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 1.1K t |
Where Ethiopia imports excavation machinery from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Germany (24%), Italy (24%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+662% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 25% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 24% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 24% |
| Sweden | $617K | 9.1% |
| South Korea | $579K | 8.5% |
| Japan | $380K | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $184K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $104K | 1.5% |
| United States | $25K | 0.4% |
| India | $16K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 58% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 25% |
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 8% |
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 5.5% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 2.4% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 1.3% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.19 per kg, 322% above the world average of $2.65. 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 excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported excavation machinery worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 607 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Germany (24%) and Italy (24%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 662% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.19 per kg in 2024, 322% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavation machinery to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2019 at $30.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8430.41 (58% of the value) and 8430.69 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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