Pesticide imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pesticide by Ethiopia reached $120.3 million in 2024 (28.6 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $181.4 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 | $120.3M | 28.6K t |
| 2023 | $139.0M | 27.5K t |
| 2022 | $126.9M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $181.4M | 28.2K t |
| 2020 | $121.9M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $111.3M | 20.9K t |
| 2018 | $79.7M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $57.3M | 10.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports pesticide from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), India (21%), Kenya (11%). Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $53.2M | 44% |
| India | $25.4M | 21% |
| Kenya | $13.2M | 11% |
| France | $11.2M | 9.3% |
| Greece | $2.7M | 2.3% |
| Singapore | $2.3M | 1.9% |
| Hungary | $2.0M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 51% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 22% |
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 21% |
| 3808.69 | Industrial insecticide | 2.1% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 1.9% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 1.1% |
| 3808.61 | Retail insecticide | 1% |
| 3808.62 | Bulk insecticide | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, 29% below the world average of $5.89, 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 pesticide imports (HS 3808): 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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported pesticide worth $120.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($53.2 million), followed by India (21%) and Kenya (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 549% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pesticide to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.3 million in 2017 to $120.3 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2021 at $181.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $117.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3808.93 (51% of the value) and 3808.92 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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