Malt extract imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of malt extract by Ethiopia reached $16.9 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 77% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $82.0 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 | $16.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $73.6M | 28.6K t |
| 2022 | $73.0M | 29.8K t |
| 2021 | $82.0M | 56.0K t |
| 2020 | $45.0M | 32.9K t |
| 2019 | $47.9M | 33.1K t |
| 2018 | $30.5M | 19.4K t |
| 2017 | $32.4M | 26.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports malt extract from
Most of the value came from United States (33%), France (27%), Kenya (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.6M | 33% |
| France | $4.6M | 27% |
| Kenya | $2.9M | 17% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 8.1% |
| Uganda | $1.0M | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $495K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $354K | 2.1% |
| Denmark | $223K | 1.3% |
| China | $187K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $85K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.10 | Infant formula | 63% |
| 1901.90 | Flour preparations (other) | 35% |
| 1901.20 | Baking mixes | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.40 per kg, 33% below the world average of $3.56, 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.
Malt extract exports from Ethiopia
Ethiopia exported $486 thousand of malt extract in 2024 (122 tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $475K | 98% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.3% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia malt extract imports (HS 1901): 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 1901: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported malt extract worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply malt extract to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by France (27%) and Kenya (17%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.40 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $3.56 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 extract to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.4 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2021 at $82.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.2 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export malt extract?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $486 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Pakistan. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 1901.10 (63% of the value) and 1901.90 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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