Hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported hydraulic and pneumatic valves worth $2.7 million (27 tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.2 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 | 27 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 51 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 97 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 75 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 92 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 126 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 32 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 74 t |
Where Ethiopia imports hydraulic and pneumatic valves from
Most of the value came from Germany (24%), United States (17%), United Kingdom (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $646K | 24% |
| United States | $461K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $439K | 16% |
| China | $332K | 12% |
| France | $271K | 10% |
| Singapore | $204K | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $97K | 3.6% |
| Israel | $71K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $51K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $38K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $100.20 per kg, 110% above the world average of $47.70. 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 hydraulic and pneumatic valves imports (HS 8481.20): 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 8481.20: Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions.
Common questions
What is the value of hydraulic and pneumatic valves imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported hydraulic and pneumatic valves worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Ethiopia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($646 thousand), followed by the United States (17%) and the United Kingdom (16%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydraulic and pneumatic valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $100.20 per kg in 2024, 110% above the world average of $47.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydraulic and pneumatic valves to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves?
The HS code for hydraulic and pneumatic valves is subheading 8481.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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