High voltage apparatus (other) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage apparatus (other) by Ethiopia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (96 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.4 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 | $2.7M | 96 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 135 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 386 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 137 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 121 t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 200 t |
| 2018 | $875K | 62 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 299 t |
Where Ethiopia imports high voltage apparatus (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+609% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 85% |
| India | $365K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $14K | 0.5% |
| United States | $9K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $1K | 0% |
| Czech Republic | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.58 per kg, close to the world average of $34.17.
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 high voltage apparatus (other) imports (HS 8535.90): 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 8535.90: Electrical apparatus: n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage apparatus (other) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported high voltage apparatus (other) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 96 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage apparatus (other) to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (13%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.58 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $34.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage apparatus (other) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2019 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage apparatus (other)?
The HS code for high voltage apparatus (other) is subheading 8535.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8535 page.
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