High voltage switch imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported high voltage switch worth $30.6 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 139% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $30.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 975 t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 718 t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 1.8K t |
Where Ethiopia imports high voltage switch from
South Korea alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $15.9M | 52% |
| China | $13.6M | 44% |
| India | $469K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $458K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $76K | 0.3% |
| United States | $33K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $24K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8535
| 8535.30 | High voltage switches | 53% |
| 8535.29 | High voltage circuit breakers | 15% |
| 8535.40 | Lightning arresters and surge suppressors | 15% |
| 8535.90 | High voltage apparatus (other) | 9% |
| 8535.10 | High voltage fuses | 6.5% |
| 8535.21 | Medium voltage circuit breakers | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8535.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.67 per kg, 50% below the world average of $27.55, 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 high voltage switch imports (HS 8535): 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: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage switch imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported high voltage switch worth $30.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 139% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage switch to Ethiopia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by China (44%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.67 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $27.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage switch to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $30.6 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage switch?
The HS code for high voltage switch is heading 8535. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8535.30 (53% of the value) and 8535.29 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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