Food processing machinery parts imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported food processing machinery parts worth $3.0 million (150 tonnes). Value rose 64% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $22.7 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 | $3.0M | 150 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 164 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 295 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 157 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 546 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 673 t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $22.7M | 1.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports food processing machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were India (35%), Italy (25%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.1M | 35% |
| Italy | $766K | 25% |
| China | $289K | 9.6% |
| United Kingdom | $273K | 9.1% |
| South Africa | $136K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $111K | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $104K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $77K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $73K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.14 per kg, 23% below the world average of $26.28, 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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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 8438.90: Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery parts imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported food processing machinery parts worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery parts to Ethiopia?
India was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Italy (25%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.14 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $26.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food processing machinery parts to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.7 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 87%. The peak was 2017 at $22.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery parts?
The HS code for food processing machinery parts is subheading 8438.90. 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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