General cargo trailers imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported general cargo trailers worth $11.4 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.6 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 | $11.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 825 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 579 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 970 t |
Where Ethiopia imports general cargo trailers from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 62% |
| United States | $2.6M | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 9.9% |
| Singapore | $497K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $93K | 0.8% |
| Ireland | $49K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.89, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia general cargo trailers imports (HS 8716.39): 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 8716.39: Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type).
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo trailers imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported general cargo trailers worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo trailers to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by the United States (23%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of general cargo trailers to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 307%. The peak was 2023 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo trailers?
The HS code for general cargo trailers is subheading 8716.39. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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