Malt imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported malt worth $2.8 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 295% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $49.9 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 | $2.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $706K | 864 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 22.8K t |
| 2020 | $36.7M | 67.1K t |
| 2019 | $49.9M | 82.7K t |
| 2018 | $46.7M | 106.2K t |
| 2017 | $27.2M | 65.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports malt from
Australia alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.3M | 83% |
| Netherlands | $440K | 16% |
| France | $36K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1107
| 1107.10 | Malt: not roasted | 100% |
| 1107.20 | Roasted malt | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1107.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.65.
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 malt imports (HS 1107): 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 1107: Malt; whether or not roasted.
Common questions
What is the value of malt imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported malt worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 295% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt to Ethiopia?
Australia was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (16%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of malt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of malt to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 90%. The peak was 2019 at $49.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt?
The HS code for malt is heading 1107. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 1107.10 (100% of the value) and 1107.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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