Mineral wool insulation imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mineral wool insulation by Ethiopia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.6 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 | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 962 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 2.1K t |
Where Ethiopia imports mineral wool insulation from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 72% |
| France | $202K | 8% |
| United States | $143K | 5.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $130K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $100K | 4% |
| Germany | $86K | 3.4% |
| India | $14K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $7K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6806
| 6806.10 | Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls | 49% |
| 6806.90 | Heat-insulating minerals | 49% |
| 6806.20 | Expanded mineral materials | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, close to the world average of $1.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral wool insulation imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported mineral wool insulation worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral wool insulation to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by France (8%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral wool insulation per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $1.49 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 wool insulation to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral wool insulation?
The HS code for mineral wool insulation is heading 6806. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6806.10 (49% of the value) and 6806.90 (49%).
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