Insulating glass units imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported insulating glass units worth $3.8 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 155% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average.
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 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 722 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 947 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 809 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 902 t |
| 2017 | $313K | 237 t |
Where Ethiopia imports insulating glass units from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 98% |
| Turkey | $75K | 2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, close to the world average of $2.48.
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 insulating glass units imports (HS 7008): 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 7008: Glass; multiple-walled insulating units of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating glass units imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported insulating glass units worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 155% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating glass units to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating glass units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulating glass units to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $313 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulating glass units?
The HS code for insulating glass units is heading 7008. In Ethiopia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7008.00. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7008 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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