High-density polyethylene imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $7.3 million of high-density polyethylene in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). That is 82% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $56.1 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 | $7.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $41.5M | 31.0K t |
| 2022 | $56.1M | 37.8K t |
| 2021 | $37.4M | 25.7K t |
| 2020 | $39.4M | 30.5K t |
| 2019 | $49.2M | 33.4K t |
| 2018 | $23.4M | 16.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports high-density polyethylene from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 51% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $3.7M | 51% |
| China | $2.8M | 39% |
| South Korea | $777K | 11% |
| Sri Lanka | $7K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $1.13.
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 high-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.20): 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 3901.20: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more.
Common questions
What is the value of high-density polyethylene imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported high-density polyethylene worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply high-density polyethylene to Ethiopia?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (38%) and South Korea (11%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of high-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high-density polyethylene to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $56.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for high-density polyethylene?
The HS code for high-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 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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