Industrial washer imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial washer by Ethiopia reached $11.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 53% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $21.6 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 | $11.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $21.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 684 t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 859 t |
Where Ethiopia imports industrial washer from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.0M | 80% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 15% |
| Turkey | $171K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $162K | 1.4% |
| India | $64K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $45K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $34K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $24K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $19K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8451
| 8451.80 | Textile finishing and coating machinery | 51% |
| 8451.40 | Industrial washing and dyeing machines | 29% |
| 8451.30 | Industrial ironing and pressing machines | 5.7% |
| 8451.50 | Textile fabric handling machines | 5.5% |
| 8451.90 | Industrial laundry machinery parts | 5.2% |
| 8451.29 | Tumble dryers (large capacity) | 3% |
| 8451.21 | Tumble dryers (small capacity) | 0.4% |
| 8451.10 | Dry cleaning machines | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8451.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.92 per kg, 21% below the world average of $10.01, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia industrial washer imports (HS 8451): 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 8451: Machinery (not of heading no. 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarn, fabrics or made up articles.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial washer imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported industrial washer worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial washer to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial washer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.92 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $10.01 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 washer to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $21.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.6 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export industrial washer?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $921 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, India and Kenya. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial washer?
The HS code for industrial washer is heading 8451. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8451.80 (51% of the value) and 8451.40 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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