Minor cereals exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $5.0 million of minor cereals in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.8 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 | $5.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 5.6K t |
Where Ethiopia exports minor cereals to
The largest buyer markets were Canada (41%), Israel (31%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.1M | 41% |
| Israel | $1.5M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $622K | 13% |
| Kenya | $258K | 5.2% |
| United States | $181K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $115K | 2.3% |
| France | $97K | 2% |
| Qatar | $47K | 1% |
| South Africa | $42K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $10K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1008
| 1008.29 | Millet grain | 48% |
| 1008.90 | Cereals (other varieties) | 27% |
| 1008.21 | Cereals: millet, seed | 21% |
| 1008.30 | Canary seed | 4.2% |
| 1008.10 | Buckwheat | 0% |
| 1008.50 | Quinoa | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1008.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 77% above the world average of $0.53. 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 minor cereals exports (HS 1008): 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: Buckwheat, millet and canary seeds; other cereals.
Common questions
What is the value of minor cereals exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported minor cereals worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy minor cereals from Ethiopia?
Canada was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Israel (31%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average export price of minor cereals per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 77% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of minor cereals from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2017 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for minor cereals?
The HS code for minor cereals is heading 1008. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 1008.29 (48% of the value) and 1008.90 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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