Optical radiation detector imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical radiation detector by Ethiopia reached $20.9 million in 2024 (106 tonnes). Value rose 241% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $20.9M | 106 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 23 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 20 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 59 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 44 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 11 t |
| 2017 | $6.9M | 24 t |
Where Ethiopia imports optical radiation detector from
Most of the value came from United States (42%), China (21%), Netherlands (19%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.7M | 42% |
| China | $4.4M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 6.9% |
| Hong Kong | $802K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $773K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $299K | 1.4% |
| France | $208K | 1% |
| Spain | $123K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $86K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $198.13 per kg, 39% below the world average of $323.51, 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 optical radiation detector imports (HS 9027.50): 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 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).
Common questions
What is the value of optical radiation detector imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported optical radiation detector worth $20.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 106 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 241% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical radiation detector to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by China (21%) and the Netherlands (19%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 953% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical radiation detector per kg?
The average declared import value was about $198.13 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $323.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical radiation detector to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.9 million in 2017 to $20.9 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical radiation detector?
The HS code for optical radiation detector is subheading 9027.50. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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