Hot-rolled steel coils imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $12.6 million (21.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 88% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $137.9 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 | $12.6M | 21.2K t |
| 2023 | $103.3M | 343.9K t |
| 2022 | $96.5M | 101.1K t |
| 2021 | $137.9M | 158.9K t |
| 2020 | $95.6M | 162.3K t |
| 2019 | $106.4M | 158.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 19.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports hot-rolled steel coils from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.3M | 98% |
| Turkey | $147K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $86K | 0.7% |
| India | $84K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 53% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 20% |
| 7208.90 | Other hot-rolled steel | 7.1% |
| 7208.40 | Hot-rolled patterned steel sheet | 5.3% |
| 7208.53 | Medium hot-rolled steel sheet | 4.5% |
| 7208.38 | Medium hot-rolled steel coil | 3.6% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 3% |
| 7208.54 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thin | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
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 hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $0.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coils to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $137.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7208.39 (53% of the value) and 7208.52 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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