Manganese dioxide batteries imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manganese dioxide batteries by Ethiopia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 78% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.9 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 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 508 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Ethiopia imports manganese dioxide batteries from
China alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 100% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.70 per kg, 69% below the world average of $5.44, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia manganese dioxide batteries imports (HS 8506.10): 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 8506.10: Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of manganese dioxide batteries imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported manganese dioxide batteries worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply manganese dioxide batteries to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (0%) and Indonesia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of manganese dioxide batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.70 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $5.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of manganese dioxide batteries to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 89%. The peak was 2017 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for manganese dioxide batteries?
The HS code for manganese dioxide batteries is subheading 8506.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8506 page.
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