Furniture imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported furniture worth $14.6 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $63.5 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 | $14.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $37.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $63.5M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $39.3M | 13.8K t |
| 2020 | $38.3M | 19.9K t |
| 2019 | $42.6M | 22.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 3.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports furniture from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Italy (19%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 47% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 19% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 13% |
| France | $457K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $450K | 3.1% |
| United States | $346K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $298K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $297K | 2% |
| Spain | $278K | 1.9% |
| India | $130K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9403
| 9403.20 | Metal furniture | 23% |
| 9403.60 | Wooden furniture | 20% |
| 9403.90 | Furniture parts | 14% |
| 9403.40 | Wooden kitchen furniture | 11% |
| 9403.50 | Wooden bedroom furniture | 9.8% |
| 9403.30 | Wooden office furniture | 7.8% |
| 9403.89 | Cane furniture | 5.9% |
| 9403.10 | Metal office furniture | 5.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.83 per kg, 66% above the world average of $3.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 furniture imports (HS 9403): 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 9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported furniture worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 160th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.83 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $3.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $63.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture?
The HS code for furniture is heading 9403. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9403.20 (23% of the value) and 9403.60 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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