Flatware imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.7 million of flatware in 2024 (529 tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.5 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 | $2.7M | 529 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 923 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 875 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 741 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 870 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $544K | 91 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 144 t |
Where Ethiopia imports flatware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 94% |
| Italy | $91K | 3.4% |
| India | $37K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $15K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8215
| 8215.99 | Flatware pieces | 93% |
| 8215.20 | Stainless flatware sets | 6% |
| 8215.10 | Silver-plated flatware | 1.1% |
| 8215.91 | Silver-plated utensils | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.07 per kg, 36% below the world average of $7.95, 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 flatware imports (HS 8215): 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 8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported flatware worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 529 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Italy (3%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $7.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flatware to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware?
The HS code for flatware is heading 8215. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8215.99 (93% of the value) and 8215.20 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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