Navigation instruments imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of navigation instruments by Ethiopia reached $8.8 million in 2024 (2 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $26.3 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 | $8.8M | 2 t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 6 t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 13 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $15.8M | 2 t |
| 2019 | $26.3M | 22 t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 6 t |
Where Ethiopia imports navigation instruments from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 57% |
| France | $2.6M | 29% |
| Czech Republic | $626K | 7.1% |
| United States | $168K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $107K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $96K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $45K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $30K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9014
| 9014.20 | Aircraft navigation equipment | 94% |
| 9014.90 | Navigation equipment parts | 4.4% |
| 9014.80 | Navigation equipment | 1.4% |
| 9014.10 | Direction compasses | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5,204.53 per kg, 926% above the world average of $507.35. 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 navigation instruments imports (HS 9014): 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 9014: Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses.
Common questions
What is the value of navigation instruments imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported navigation instruments worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply navigation instruments to Ethiopia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by France (29%) and the Czech Republic (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of navigation instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5,204.53 per kg in 2024, 926% above the world average of $507.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of navigation instruments to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2019 at $26.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for navigation instruments?
The HS code for navigation instruments is heading 9014. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9014.20 (94% of the value) and 9014.90 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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