Flour preparations (other) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flour preparations (other) by Ethiopia reached $5.9 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 89% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $60.6 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 | $5.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $55.0M | 25.2K t |
| 2022 | $58.6M | 27.4K t |
| 2021 | $60.6M | 46.8K t |
| 2020 | $34.2M | 31.0K t |
| 2019 | $35.5M | 30.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.1M | 17.7K t |
| 2017 | $24.4M | 25.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports flour preparations (other) from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 96% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.6M | 96% |
| Belgium | $155K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $48K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $25K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $6K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.54, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia flour preparations (other) imports (HS 1901.90): 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 1901.90: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901.
Common questions
What is the value of flour preparations (other) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported flour preparations (other) worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply flour preparations (other) to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Belgium (3%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of flour preparations (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flour preparations (other) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.4 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 76%. The peak was 2021 at $60.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for flour preparations (other)?
The HS code for flour preparations (other) is subheading 1901.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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