Grain milling machinery parts imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported grain milling machinery parts worth $5.6 million (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $5.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 341 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 398 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 328 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 983 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 629 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 331 t |
Where Ethiopia imports grain milling machinery parts from
India alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.6M | 82% |
| China | $545K | 9.7% |
| Germany | $132K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 1.6% |
| Switzerland | $83K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $69K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $55K | 1% |
| Austria | $18K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $12K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 91% below the world average of $6.78, 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 grain milling machinery parts imports (HS 8437.90): 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 8437.90: Machines: parts of those for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables or for milling or working cereals or dried leguminous vegetables (not farm-type machinery).
Common questions
What is the value of grain milling machinery parts imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported grain milling machinery parts worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply grain milling machinery parts to Ethiopia?
India was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (10%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 483% on the year.
What is the average import price of grain milling machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $6.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of grain milling machinery parts to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2020 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for grain milling machinery parts?
The HS code for grain milling machinery parts is subheading 8437.90. 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?
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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