MRI machines imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mri machines by Ethiopia reached $4.1 million in 2024 (92 tonnes). That is 85% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.5 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 | $4.1M | 92 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 68 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 110 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 62 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 26 t |
| 2017 | $362K | 12 t |
Where Ethiopia imports mri machines from
Most of the value came from China (48%), France (22%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 48% |
| France | $887K | 22% |
| Germany | $640K | 16% |
| United States | $461K | 11% |
| Japan | $162K | 4% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $44.70 per kg, 41% below the world average of $75.73, 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 mri machines imports (HS 9018.13): 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 9018.13: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: magnetic resonance imaging apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of mri machines imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported mri machines worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply mri machines to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (22%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 830% on the year.
What is the average import price of mri machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $44.70 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $75.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mri machines to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $362 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for mri machines?
The HS code for mri machines is subheading 9018.13. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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