Hot-rolled steel coil thin imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $6.8 million (11.5 thousand tonnes). That is 85% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $46.0 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 | $6.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $45.1M | 67.9K t |
| 2022 | $36.6M | 44.0K t |
| 2021 | $46.0M | 61.4K t |
| 2020 | $45.2M | 83.2K t |
| 2019 | $42.3M | 68.8K t |
| 2018 | $891K | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 4.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports hot-rolled steel coil thin from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 100% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
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 hot-rolled steel coil thin imports (HS 7208.39): 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 7208.39: Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, without patterns in relief, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, of a thickness of less than 3mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coil thin imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported hot-rolled steel coil thin worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 162 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coil thin to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coil thin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coil thin to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 228%. The peak was 2021 at $46.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coil thin is subheading 7208.39. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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