Metal fittings imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.5 million of metal fittings in 2024 (21 tonnes). That is 60% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.2 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 | 21 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 60 t |
| 2017 | $967K | 64 t |
Where Ethiopia imports metal fittings from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 65% |
| France | $212K | 8.6% |
| China | $178K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $157K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $129K | 5.2% |
| Japan | $57K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $56K | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $27K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $26K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $116.35 per kg, 1047% above the world average of $10.14. 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 metal fittings imports (HS 8302.49): 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 8302.49: Mountings, fittings and similar articles: suitable for other than buildings or furniture, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal fittings imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported metal fittings worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal fittings to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (9%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 728% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $116.35 per kg in 2024, 1047% above the world average of $10.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal fittings to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $967 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2023 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal fittings?
The HS code for metal fittings is subheading 8302.49. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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