Nickel products imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported nickel products worth $3.9 million (4 tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average.
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 | $3.9M | 5 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 10 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 9 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 12 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 10 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 12 t |
| 2018 | $560K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $318K | 2 t |
Where Ethiopia imports nickel products from
United States alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.7M | 71% |
| United Kingdom | $884K | 23% |
| Canada | $102K | 2.6% |
| France | $64K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.3% |
| China | $14K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $6K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7508
| 7508.90 | Nickel: articles thereof n.e.c. in item no. 7508.1 | 100% |
| 7508.10 | Nickel wire mesh | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $858.58 per kg, 716% above the world average of $105.18. 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 nickel products imports (HS 7508): 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 7508: Nickel; articles thereof n.e.c. in chapter 75.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel products imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported nickel products worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply nickel products to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (23%) and Canada (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $858.58 per kg in 2024, 716% above the world average of $105.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nickel products to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $318 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for nickel products?
The HS code for nickel products is heading 7508. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7508.90 (100% of the value) and 7508.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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