Lubricant imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lubricant by Ethiopia reached $4.6 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.3 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 | $4.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 3.1K t |
Where Ethiopia imports lubricant from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (41%), China (17%), Belgium (10%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.9M | 41% |
| China | $772K | 17% |
| Belgium | $472K | 10% |
| France | $339K | 7.4% |
| United States | $250K | 5.4% |
| Germany | $245K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $180K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $114K | 2.5% |
| India | $108K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $89K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3403
| 3403.99 | Non-petroleum lubricant | 63% |
| 3403.91 | Textile treatment oil | 14% |
| 3403.19 | General lubricant | 14% |
| 3403.11 | Textile lubricant | 9.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, 47% below the world average of $4.73, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia lubricant imports (HS 3403): 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 3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported lubricant worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricant to Ethiopia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (17%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $4.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricant to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
The HS code for lubricant is heading 3403. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3403.99 (63% of the value) and 3403.91 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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