Food processing machinery imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food processing machinery by Ethiopia reached $16.9 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 72% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $111.5 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 | $16.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $61.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $32.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $45.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $71.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $107.3M | 12.5K t |
| 2017 | $111.5M | 7.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports food processing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (40%), China (24%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.8M | 40% |
| China | $4.1M | 24% |
| Turkey | $2.3M | 13% |
| India | $1.2M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| France | $396K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $310K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $219K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $168K | 1% |
| Czech Republic | $104K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.10 | Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery | 49% |
| 8438.90 | Food processing machinery parts | 18% |
| 8438.80 | Food and beverage processing machinery (other) | 12% |
| 8438.60 | Fruit and vegetable processing machinery | 6.8% |
| 8438.50 | Meat and poultry processing machinery | 4.6% |
| 8438.40 | Brewery equipment and machinery | 4.6% |
| 8438.20 | Confectionery and chocolate machinery | 3.6% |
| 8438.30 | Sugar manufacturing machinery | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.36 per kg, 39% below the world average of $26.89, 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 processing machinery imports (HS 8438): 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: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported food processing machinery worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to Ethiopia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by China (24%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.36 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $26.89 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 processing machinery to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $111.5 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, a fall of 85%. The peak was 2017 at $111.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8438.10 (49% of the value) and 8438.90 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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