Lead-acid traction batteries imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.0 million of lead-acid traction batteries in 2024 (539 tonnes). That is 79% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.6 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 | $2.0M | 539 t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports lead-acid traction batteries from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+518% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 64% |
| South Korea | $215K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $137K | 6.8% |
| United States | $57K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $48K | 2.4% |
| Israel | $47K | 2.3% |
| India | $41K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $41K | 2% |
| Denmark | $30K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
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 traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 539 tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Korea (11%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lead-acid traction batteries to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2019 at $18.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. 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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