Oil extraction and pressing machinery imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $6.8 million of oil extraction and pressing machinery in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 60% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $21.7 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 | $6.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 511 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 980 t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 206 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 145 t |
Where Ethiopia imports oil extraction and pressing machinery from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 68% |
| India | $1.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $943K | 14% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Serbia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.32 per kg, 55% below the world average of $13.95, 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 oil extraction and pressing machinery imports (HS 8479.20): 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 8479.20: Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of oil extraction and pressing machinery imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported oil extraction and pressing machinery worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil extraction and pressing machinery to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by India (18%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil extraction and pressing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.32 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $13.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil extraction and pressing machinery to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2019 at $21.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery?
The HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery is subheading 8479.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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