Medicinal plants exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of medicinal plants by Ethiopia reached $10.1 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 792 t |
Where Ethiopia exports medicinal plants to
Most of it went to Israel (44%), United Kingdom (32%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $4.5M | 44% |
| United Kingdom | $3.2M | 32% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 12% |
| India | $270K | 2.7% |
| Norway | $202K | 2% |
| United States | $141K | 1.4% |
| France | $127K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $100K | 1% |
| Morocco | $97K | 1% |
| Singapore | $64K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1211
| 1211.90 | Plants and parts (including seeds and fruits) n.e.c. in heading no. 1211, of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal… | 100% |
| 1211.20 | Ginseng roots | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1211.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.97 per kg, 53% above the world average of $3.90. 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 medicinal plants exports (HS 1211): 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 1211: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered.
Common questions
What is the value of medicinal plants exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported medicinal plants worth $10.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy medicinal plants from Ethiopia?
Israel was the largest buyer with 44% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (32%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 849% on the year.
What is the average export price of medicinal plants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.97 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of medicinal plants from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $10.1 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. The peak was 2019 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicinal plants?
The HS code for medicinal plants is heading 1211. In Ethiopia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1211.90. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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