Insulin medicines (packaged) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported insulin medicines (packaged) worth $3.2 million (56 tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 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 | $3.2M | 57 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 39 t |
| 2020 | $967K | 18 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 39 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 43 t |
| 2017 | $275K | 2 t |
Where Ethiopia imports insulin medicines (packaged) from
India alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.2M | 98% |
| France | $68K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $57.34 per kg, 77% below the world average of $247.95, 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 insulin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.31): 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 3004.31: Medicaments: containing insulin, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of insulin medicines (packaged) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported insulin medicines (packaged) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulin medicines (packaged) to Ethiopia?
India was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by France (2%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $57.34 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $247.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of insulin medicines (packaged) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $275 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for insulin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.31. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 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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