Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes by Ethiopia reached $30.7 million in 2024 (9.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 75% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $127.1 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 | $30.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2023 | $120.8M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $127.1M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $66.3M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $42.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2019 | $42.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $96.9M | 15.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes from
China alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.5M | 80% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $569K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $112K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, 54% below the world average of $7.05, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.23): 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 8704.23: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $30.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($24.5 million), followed by Italy (18%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $7.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.9 million in 2017 to $30.7 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2022 at $127.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
The HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes is subheading 8704.23. 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 8704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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