Metal furniture imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal furniture by Ethiopia reached $3.4 million in 2024 (628 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.5 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 | $3.4M | 628 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 600 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 952 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 709 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 803 t |
Where Ethiopia imports metal furniture from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+616% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 73% |
| Netherlands | $236K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $149K | 4.4% |
| United States | $136K | 4% |
| Italy | $131K | 3.8% |
| Sweden | $74K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $67K | 2% |
| South Africa | $41K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $26K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $18K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.45 per kg, 33% above the world average of $4.09. 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia metal furniture imports (HS 9403.20): 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 9403.20: Furniture: metal, other than for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal furniture imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported metal furniture worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 628 tonnes. That ranks it 150th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal furniture to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (7%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.45 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $4.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal furniture to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal furniture?
The HS code for metal furniture is subheading 9403.20. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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