Lead-acid starter batteries imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.3 million of lead-acid starter batteries in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 71% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.2 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 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 3.6K t |
Where Ethiopia imports lead-acid starter batteries from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (25%), China (22%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+615% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $843K | 25% |
| China | $724K | 22% |
| France | $400K | 12% |
| Bulgaria | $303K | 9.1% |
| Thailand | $287K | 8.6% |
| United States | $228K | 6.8% |
| India | $209K | 6.3% |
| Kenya | $172K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $127K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $42K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.47 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
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 lead-acid starter batteries imports (HS 8507.10): 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 147th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid starter batteries to Ethiopia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($843 thousand), followed by China (22%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 615% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.47 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid starter batteries to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2019 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8507 page.
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