Large capacity washing machines imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of large capacity washing machines by Ethiopia reached $3.1 million in 2024 (976 tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.4 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 | $3.1M | 976 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 822 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 157 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 413 t |
Where Ethiopia imports large capacity washing machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.17 per kg, 41% below the world average of $5.40, 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 large capacity washing machines imports (HS 8450.20): 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 8450.20: Washing machines: household or laundry-type, of a dry linen capacity exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of large capacity washing machines imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported large capacity washing machines worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 976 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply large capacity washing machines to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Thailand (6%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of large capacity washing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $5.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of large capacity washing machines to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2020 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for large capacity washing machines?
The HS code for large capacity washing machines is subheading 8450.20. 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 8450 page.
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