Non-petroleum lubricant imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $2.9 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 746 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 771 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 764 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 618 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 962 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 511 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 452 t |
Where Ethiopia imports non-petroleum lubricant from
Kenya alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.9M | 64% |
| Belgium | $260K | 9% |
| China | $231K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $126K | 4.3% |
| France | $119K | 4.1% |
| United States | $106K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 3.4% |
| India | $47K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, 53% below the world average of $5.82, 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 non-petroleum lubricant imports (HS 3403.99): 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 3403.99: Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-petroleum lubricant imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-petroleum lubricant to Ethiopia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Belgium (9%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-petroleum lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $5.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-petroleum lubricant to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 168%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-petroleum lubricant?
The HS code for non-petroleum lubricant is subheading 3403.99. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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