Excavators with rotating superstructure imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $55.8 million (15.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 201% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $73.6 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 | $55.8M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $27.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $73.6M | 19.0K t |
Where Ethiopia imports excavators with rotating superstructure from
Most of the value came from South Korea (44%), Indonesia (38%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+498% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $24.5M | 44% |
| Indonesia | $21.2M | 38% |
| China | $7.3M | 13% |
| Japan | $2.0M | 3.6% |
| India | $683K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $78K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.73 per kg, 25% below the world average of $4.97, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia excavators with rotating superstructure imports (HS 8429.52): 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 8429.52: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.
Common questions
What is the value of excavators with rotating superstructure imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $55.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 201% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavators with rotating superstructure to Ethiopia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($24.5 million), followed by Indonesia (38%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 498% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavators with rotating superstructure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.73 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $4.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavators with rotating superstructure to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.6 million in 2017 to $55.8 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $73.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure?
The HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure is subheading 8429.52. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
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