Mechanical seals imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported mechanical seals worth $3.3 million (16 tonnes). Value rose 218% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | $3.3M | 16 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 19 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 29 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 22 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 14 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 24 t |
| 2018 | $922K | 8 t |
| 2017 | $609K | 11 t |
Where Ethiopia imports mechanical seals from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.1M | 65% |
| France | $552K | 17% |
| Canada | $234K | 7.1% |
| Germany | $138K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $65K | 2% |
| China | $55K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.8% |
| India | $16K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $201.96 per kg, 147% above the world average of $81.85. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 mechanical seals imports (HS 8484.20): 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 8484.20: Seals: mechanical.
Common questions
What is the value of mechanical seals imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported mechanical seals worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 218% on 2023.
Which countries supply mechanical seals to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by France (17%) and Canada (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of mechanical seals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $201.96 per kg in 2024, 147% above the world average of $81.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mechanical seals to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $609 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 437%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for mechanical seals?
The HS code for mechanical seals is subheading 8484.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8484 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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