Food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.1 million of food and beverage processing machinery (other) in 2024 (138 tonnes). That is 77% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $29.3 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 | $2.1M | 138 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 896 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 601 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 486 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 552 t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 893 t |
| 2018 | $29.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 306 t |
Where Ethiopia imports food and beverage processing machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Germany (39%), Turkey (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $973K | 46% |
| Germany | $809K | 39% |
| Turkey | $144K | 6.9% |
| India | $43K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $40K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 1.5% |
| Colombia | $32K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $20K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.21 per kg, 49% below the world average of $30.02, 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 food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports (HS 8438.80): 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 8438.80: Machinery: used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438.
Common questions
What is the value of food and beverage processing machinery (other) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($973 thousand), followed by Germany (39%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of food and beverage processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.21 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $30.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2018 at $29.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other) is subheading 8438.80. 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 8438 page.
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