Millet grain exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $2.4 million of millet grain in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.1 million.
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 | $2.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $857K | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $409K | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $170K | 65 t |
| 2019 | $62K | 43 t |
| 2018 | $11K | 26 t |
| 2017 | $168K | 86 t |
Where Ethiopia exports millet grain to
One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 128% above the world average of $0.46. 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 millet grain exports (HS 1008.29): 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 1008.29: Cereals: millet, other than seed.
Common questions
What is the value of millet grain exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported millet grain worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 106 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy millet grain from Ethiopia?
Canada was the largest buyer with 82% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Germany (5%) and Israel (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average export price of millet grain per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 128% above the world average of $0.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of millet grain from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $168 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $893 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for millet grain?
The HS code for millet grain is subheading 1008.29. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1008 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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