Gym equipment imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gym equipment by Ethiopia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (536 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 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 | $3.2M | 536 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 543 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 468 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 314 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 422 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 467 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 176 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 168 t |
Where Ethiopia imports gym equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+280% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 68% |
| Italy | $538K | 17% |
| United States | $220K | 6.9% |
| Poland | $67K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $46K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 1.2% |
| Slovakia | $36K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $11K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.93 per kg, close to the world average of $5.15.
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 gym equipment imports (HS 9506.91): 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 9506.91: Athletics and gymnastics equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of gym equipment imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported gym equipment worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 536 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply gym equipment to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (17%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 977% on the year.
What is the average import price of gym equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.93 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $5.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gym equipment to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for gym equipment?
The HS code for gym equipment is subheading 9506.91. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9506 page.
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