Hoist imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hoist by Ethiopia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (376 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $19.5 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 | $2.4M | 377 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 594 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 384 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 428 t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 644 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 377 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 671 t |
Where Ethiopia imports hoist from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 51% |
| Spain | $245K | 10% |
| United States | $227K | 9.3% |
| Italy | $159K | 6.5% |
| France | $150K | 6.1% |
| Germany | $147K | 6% |
| Thailand | $129K | 5.3% |
| India | $85K | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $38K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8425
| 8425.42 | Hydraulic vehicle jacks | 49% |
| 8425.39 | Manual winches and capstans | 16% |
| 8425.11 | Electric hoists and pulley blocks | 12% |
| 8425.19 | Manual hoists and pulley blocks | 10% |
| 8425.49 | Mechanical vehicle jacks | 8.4% |
| 8425.41 | Built-in vehicle jacking systems | 2.9% |
| 8425.31 | Electric winches and capstans | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8425.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.50 per kg, 33% above the world average of $4.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 hoist imports (HS 8425): 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 8425: Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks.
Common questions
What is the value of hoist imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported hoist worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 376 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply hoist to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Spain (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average import price of hoist per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $4.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hoist to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2020 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hoist?
The HS code for hoist is heading 8425. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8425.42 (48% of the value) and 8425.39 (16%).
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