Light fixtures imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $27.0 million of light fixtures in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $36.4 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 | $27.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $36.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $34.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $31.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $32.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 2.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports light fixtures from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.5M | 83% |
| United States | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $578K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $444K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $342K | 1.3% |
| India | $199K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $142K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $99K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $77K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9405
| 9405.40 | Electric light fixture | 64% |
| 9405.10 | Chandelier | 23% |
| 9405.99 | Lamp metal parts | 5.5% |
| 9405.92 | Plastic lampshade | 3.3% |
| 9405.50 | Oil lamp | 2.9% |
| 9405.60 | Illuminated sign | 0.8% |
| 9405.20 | Table lamp | 0.7% |
| 9405.91 | Lamp glass shade | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.22 per kg, close to the world average of $13.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia light fixtures imports (HS 9405): 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 9405: Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of light fixtures imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported light fixtures worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply light fixtures to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($22.5 million), followed by the United States (4%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of light fixtures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.22 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $13.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light fixtures to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $36.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for light fixtures?
The HS code for light fixtures is heading 9405. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9405.40 (64% of the value) and 9405.10 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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