Natural resins exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of natural resins by Ethiopia reached $2.4 million in 2024 (658 tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.5 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 | $2.4M | 658 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 862 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 430 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 847 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 966 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Ethiopia exports natural resins to
The largest buyer markets were China (34%), Greece (34%), Bulgaria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $818K | 34% |
| Greece | $815K | 34% |
| Bulgaria | $266K | 11% |
| United States | $151K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $97K | 4% |
| India | $84K | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $48K | 2% |
| Tunisia | $35K | 1.5% |
| Serbia | $29K | 1.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $18K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 1301
| 1301.90 | Natural gums and resins | 91% |
| 1301.20 | Gum Arabic | 8.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, close to the world average of $3.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Natural resins imports to Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia imported natural resins worth $374 thousand (133 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $368K | 98% |
| India | $6K | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia natural resins exports (HS 1301): 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 1301: Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams).
Common questions
What is the value of natural resins exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported natural resins worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 658 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 140 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy natural resins from Ethiopia?
China was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($818 thousand), followed by Greece (34%) and Bulgaria (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average export price of natural resins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $3.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of natural resins from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2019 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import natural resins?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $374 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, India and Saudi Arabia. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural resins?
The HS code for natural resins is heading 1301. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 1301.90 (91% of the value) and 1301.20 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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