Orthopaedic appliances imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of orthopaedic appliances by Ethiopia reached $9.1 million in 2024 (69 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.4 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 | $9.1M | 69 t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 184 t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 160 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 65 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 36 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 59 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 26 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 10 t |
Where Ethiopia imports orthopaedic appliances from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.2M | 57% |
| India | $1.6M | 18% |
| China | $743K | 8.2% |
| Turkey | $687K | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $362K | 4% |
| Belgium | $201K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $81K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $33K | 0.4% |
| United States | $19K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9021
| 9021.90 | Worn body appliances | 54% |
| 9021.39 | Prosthetics (non-joint) | 24% |
| 9021.10 | Orthopedic supports | 9.3% |
| 9021.31 | Prosthetic body parts | 9.2% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids | 2.4% |
| 9021.50 | Cardiac pacemakers | 1% |
| 9021.29 | Dental prosthetics | 0.2% |
| 9021.21 | Artificial teeth | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $130.82 per kg, 62% below the world average of $345.26, 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 orthopaedic appliances imports (HS 9021): 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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported orthopaedic appliances worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopaedic appliances to Ethiopia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (18%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $130.82 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $345.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of orthopaedic appliances to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 345%. The peak was 2022 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
The HS code for orthopaedic appliances is heading 9021. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9021.90 (54% of the value) and 9021.39 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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