Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.9 million of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines in 2024 (941 tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $14.1 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 | $2.9M | 941 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 621 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 516 t |
Where Ethiopia imports mineral pelletizing and shaping machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 80% |
| Turkey | $572K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.2% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, 65% below the world average of $8.95, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imports (HS 8474.80): 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 8474.80: Machines: for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported mineral pelletizing and shaping machines worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 941 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral pelletizing and shaping machines to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $8.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral pelletizing and shaping machines to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2020 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral pelletizing and shaping machines?
The HS code for mineral pelletizing and shaping machines is subheading 8474.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8474 page.
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