Gasket imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $4.5 million of gasket in 2024 (55 tonnes). Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $4.5M | 55 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 150 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 198 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 189 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 216 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 204 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 135 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 102 t |
Where Ethiopia imports gasket from
The largest suppliers were United States (49%), France (17%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 49% |
| France | $780K | 17% |
| Germany | $346K | 7.7% |
| Canada | $250K | 5.6% |
| India | $197K | 4.4% |
| China | $163K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $162K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $161K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $50K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $49K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.20 | Mechanical seals | 73% |
| 8484.10 | Metal gasket joints | 17% |
| 8484.90 | Gasket assortment kits | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $80.86 per kg, 66% above the world average of $48.77. 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 gasket imports (HS 8484): 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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported gasket worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 55 tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by France (17%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $80.86 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $48.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gasket to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8484.20 (73% of the value) and 8484.10 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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