Grain and seed cleaning machines imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported grain and seed cleaning machines worth $9.6 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.5 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 | $9.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 820 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 798 t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 499 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 275 t |
Where Ethiopia imports grain and seed cleaning machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.36 per kg, close to the world average of $9.17.
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 grain and seed cleaning machines imports (HS 8437.10): 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 8437.10: Machines: for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables.
Common questions
What is the value of grain and seed cleaning machines imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported grain and seed cleaning machines worth $9.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain and seed cleaning machines to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Austria (13%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain and seed cleaning machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.36 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $9.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grain and seed cleaning machines to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $9.6 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. The peak was 2021 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain and seed cleaning machines?
The HS code for grain and seed cleaning machines is subheading 8437.10. 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 8437 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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