Ignition system imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ignition system by Ethiopia reached $4.1 million in 2024 (193 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.8 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 | $4.1M | 193 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 508 t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 361 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 394 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 541 t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 190 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 380 t |
Where Ethiopia imports ignition system from
Most of the value came from United States (23%), China (22%), United Kingdom (15%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $953K | 23% |
| China | $907K | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $608K | 15% |
| Canada | $365K | 8.9% |
| Denmark | $349K | 8.5% |
| India | $349K | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $301K | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $71K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $61K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8511
| 8511.10 | Spark plugs | 34% |
| 8511.50 | Engine alternators and generators | 26% |
| 8511.40 | Starter motors | 19% |
| 8511.30 | Ignition coils and distributors | 8.2% |
| 8511.90 | Ignition system parts | 7% |
| 8511.80 | Engine electrical components | 2.8% |
| 8511.20 | Ignition magnetos and flywheels | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.43 per kg, 22% above the world average of $17.60. 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 ignition system imports (HS 8511): 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 8511: Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines; generators and cut outs used in conjunction with such engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition system imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported ignition system worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 193 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition system to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($953 thousand), followed by China (22%) and the United Kingdom (15%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 562% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.43 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $17.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ignition system to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition system?
The HS code for ignition system is heading 8511. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8511.10 (34% of the value) and 8511.50 (26%).
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