Gearbox imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported gearbox worth $20.7 million (782 tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $20.7M | 782 t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 549 t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 596 t |
Where Ethiopia imports gearbox from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+668% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $10.9M | 53% |
| China | $4.0M | 20% |
| United States | $1.7M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 6.3% |
| Canada | $646K | 3.1% |
| India | $574K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $446K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $254K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $217K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $106K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 58% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 14% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 14% |
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 8.8% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 2.3% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 2% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.46 per kg, 128% above the world average of $11.58. 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.
Gearbox exports from Ethiopia
Exports of gearbox by Ethiopia reached $1.6 million in 2024 (5 tonnes). Italy alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 91% |
| Philippines | $84K | 5.2% |
| Angola | $36K | 2.2% |
| Nigeria | $20K | 1.2% |
| Estonia | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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 8483: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported gearbox worth $20.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 782 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Ethiopia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by China (19%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 668% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.46 per kg in 2024, 128% above the world average of $11.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gearbox to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $20.7 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2020 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export gearbox?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Philippines and Angola. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8483.10 (58% of the value) and 8483.30 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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