Lifting and handling machinery (other) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) by Ethiopia reached $8.7 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.7 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 | $8.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 837 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 554 t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 700 t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 802 t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 750 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 692 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 545 t |
Where Ethiopia imports lifting and handling machinery (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 72% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 16% |
| United States | $413K | 4.7% |
| Colombia | $179K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $129K | 1.5% |
| India | $122K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $74K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $67K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $51K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.62 per kg, 35% below the world average of $13.32, 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.
Lifting and handling machinery (other) exports from Ethiopia
Exports of lifting and handling machinery (other) by Ethiopia reached $897 thousand in 2024 (61 tonnes). Singapore alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $897K | 100% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia lifting and handling machinery (other) imports (HS 8428.90): 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 8428.90: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting and handling machinery (other) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting and handling machinery (other) to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Singapore (16%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting and handling machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.62 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $13.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2020 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export lifting and handling machinery (other)?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $897 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore and Angola. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other)?
The HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other) is subheading 8428.90. 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 8428 page.
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