Margarine imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported margarine worth $2.5 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 75% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $27.2 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 | $2.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $27.2M | 27.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $749K | 529 t |
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.90 | Edible fat blends and spreads | 91% |
| 1517.10 | Margarine (solid) | 8.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, 31% below the world average of $1.68, 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 margarine imports (HS 1517): 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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported margarine worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 152nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine to Ethiopia?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Malaysia (35%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of margarine to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $748 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 228%. The peak was 2020 at $27.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 1517.90 (91% of the value) and 1517.10 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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