Monitor imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported monitor worth $40.4 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 47% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $77.0 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 | $40.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $75.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $61.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $54.1M | 21.7K t |
| 2020 | $77.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $58.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $40.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $37.9M | 951 t |
Where Ethiopia imports monitor from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.2M | 87% |
| United States | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $883K | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $869K | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $537K | 1.3% |
| Greece | $475K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $280K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $182K | 0.5% |
| France | $176K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $126K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8528
| 8528.72 | Color television sets | 64% |
| 8528.71 | Television receivers without screen | 15% |
| 8528.59 | Flat panel displays (other) | 13% |
| 8528.52 | Computer monitors | 6.6% |
| 8528.62 | Computer projectors | 1.2% |
| 8528.49 | CRT monitors (other) | 0.3% |
| 8528.69 | Projectors (other) | 0.3% |
| 8528.73 | Monochrome television sets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8528.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.72 per kg, 59% below the world average of $28.54, 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 monitor imports (HS 8528): 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 8528: Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of monitor imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported monitor worth $40.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply monitor to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($35.2 million), followed by the United States (3%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of monitor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.72 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $28.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of monitor to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.9 million in 2017 to $40.4 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2020 at $77.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for monitor?
The HS code for monitor is heading 8528. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8528.72 (64% of the value) and 8528.71 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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