Industrial heat exchangers imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $13.4 million of industrial heat exchangers in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 69% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $43.8 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 | $13.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $43.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 84 t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 130 t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 353 t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 486 t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 393 t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 661 t |
Where Ethiopia imports industrial heat exchangers from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 76% |
| United States | $2.4M | 18% |
| Denmark | $191K | 1.4% |
| India | $132K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $99K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $84K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $71K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $54K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $50K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $50K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.51 per kg, 61% below the world average of $19.42, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial heat exchangers exports from Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia exported industrial heat exchangers worth $1.1 million (46 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 95% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia industrial heat exchangers imports (HS 8419.50): 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 8419.50: Heat exchange units: not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial heat exchangers imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported industrial heat exchangers worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial heat exchangers to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Denmark (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 456% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial heat exchangers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.51 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $19.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial heat exchangers to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2023 at $43.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export industrial heat exchangers?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial heat exchangers?
The HS code for industrial heat exchangers is subheading 8419.50. 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 8419 page.
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