Petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported petrol cars 1000-1500cc worth $16.6 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 68% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $161.3 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 | $16.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $51.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $161.3M | 15.6K t |
| 2021 | $100.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $69.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $116.1M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $19.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 1.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports petrol cars 1000-1500cc from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.1M | 79% |
| India | $3.5M | 21% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.01 per kg, 35% below the world average of $12.24, 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 petrol cars 1000-1500cc imports (HS 8703.22): 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 8703.22: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1000 but not over 1500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1000-1500cc imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported petrol cars 1000-1500cc worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1000-1500cc to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($13.1 million), followed by India (21%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1000-1500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.01 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $12.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petrol cars 1000-1500cc to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2022 at $161.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $69.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1000-1500cc is subheading 8703.22. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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