Motorcycle tires imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.5 million of motorcycle tires in 2024 (354 tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.1 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 | $3.5M | 355 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 890 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 624 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 386 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 763 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 381 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 208 t |
Where Ethiopia imports motorcycle tires from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.0M | 87% |
| Japan | $190K | 5.4% |
| China | $133K | 3.8% |
| Uganda | $132K | 3.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.87 per kg, 81% above the world average of $5.44. 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 motorcycle tires imports (HS 4011.40): 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 4011.40: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motorcycles.
Common questions
What is the value of motorcycle tires imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported motorcycle tires worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 354 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply motorcycle tires to Ethiopia?
India was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Japan (5%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of motorcycle tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.87 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $5.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of motorcycle tires to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. The peak was 2021 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for motorcycle tires?
The HS code for motorcycle tires is subheading 4011.40. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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