Infant formula imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported infant formula worth $10.7 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.1 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 | $10.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Ethiopia imports infant formula from
The largest suppliers were France (42%), Kenya (27%), Poland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.6M | 43% |
| Kenya | $2.9M | 27% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 13% |
| Uganda | $1.0M | 9.7% |
| Belgium | $340K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $223K | 2.1% |
| China | $187K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $60K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.91 per kg, 66% below the world average of $8.59, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported infant formula worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Ethiopia?
France was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Kenya (27%) and Poland (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 346% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.91 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $8.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of infant formula to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2021 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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