Food preparations imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported food preparations worth $37.9 million (8.8 thousand tonnes). That is 66% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $113.0 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 | $37.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $113.0M | 25.9K t |
| 2022 | $80.0M | 17.6K t |
| 2021 | $98.3M | 25.2K t |
| 2020 | $63.6M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $73.8M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 6.6K t |
Where Ethiopia imports food preparations from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), Egypt (19%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 24% |
| Egypt | $7.1M | 19% |
| Turkey | $6.7M | 18% |
| United States | $6.6M | 17% |
| India | $3.2M | 8.3% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $800K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $653K | 1.7% |
| France | $528K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $451K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2106
| 2106.90 | Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 | 100% |
| 2106.10 | Protein concentrate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.29 per kg, 30% below the world average of $6.09, 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 food preparations imports (HS 2106): 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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparations imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported food preparations worth $37.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparations to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Egypt (19%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.29 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $6.09 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 preparations to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $37.9 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2023 at $113.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparations?
The HS code for food preparations is heading 2106. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 2106.90 (100% of the value) and 2106.10 (0%).
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