Metal casting machine imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal casting machine by Ethiopia reached $3.7 million in 2024 (527 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $3.7M | 527 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 938 t |
| 2022 | $394K | 125 t |
| 2021 | $676K | 160 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 702 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $817K | 113 t |
| 2017 | $581K | 109 t |
Where Ethiopia imports metal casting machine from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 96% |
| India | $98K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $37K | 1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8454
| 8454.90 | Foundry equipment parts | 52% |
| 8454.30 | Metal casting machines | 46% |
| 8454.20 | Ingot moulds and casting ladles | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8454.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.05 per kg, close to the world average of $6.87.
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 metal casting machine imports (HS 8454): 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 8454: Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines; of a kind used metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machine imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported metal casting machine worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 527 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal casting machine to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by India (3%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 156% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal casting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal casting machine to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $581 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 539%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machine?
The HS code for metal casting machine is heading 8454. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8454.90 (52% of the value) and 8454.30 (46%).
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