Penicillin antibiotics imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of penicillin antibiotics by Ethiopia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (64 tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.1 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 | $2.2M | 64 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 115 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 84 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 103 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 245 t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 282 t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 316 t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 366 t |
Where Ethiopia imports penicillin antibiotics from
China alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 70% |
| India | $641K | 30% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.72 per kg, close to the world average of $39.03.
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 penicillin antibiotics imports (HS 2941.10): 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 2941.10: Antibiotics: penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure: salts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of penicillin antibiotics imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported penicillin antibiotics worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply penicillin antibiotics to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (30%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of penicillin antibiotics per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.72 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $39.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of penicillin antibiotics to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2018 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for penicillin antibiotics?
The HS code for penicillin antibiotics is subheading 2941.10. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2941 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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