Pharmaceutical good imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported pharmaceutical good worth $25.3 million (482 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.7 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 | $25.3M | 482 t |
| 2023 | $34.7M | 581 t |
| 2022 | $30.0M | 529 t |
| 2021 | $23.5M | 405 t |
| 2020 | $17.7M | 428 t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 719 t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 482 t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 265 t |
Where Ethiopia imports pharmaceutical good from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (40%), India (32%), Thailand (7%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $10.1M | 40% |
| India | $8.0M | 32% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 7.4% |
| Kenya | $1.7M | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $217K | 0.9% |
| China | $161K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $149K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $122K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.60 | Chemical contraceptives | 85% |
| 3006.30 | X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents | 6.9% |
| 3006.10 | Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives | 3.1% |
| 3006.20 | Blood grouping reagents | 1.7% |
| 3006.91 | Ostomy appliances | 1.3% |
| 3006.70 | Medical lubricant and coupling gels | 1% |
| 3006.50 | First aid kits | 0.7% |
| 3006.40 | Dental cements and bone cements | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.40 per kg, 39% below the world average of $86.10, 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 pharmaceutical good imports (HS 3006): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported pharmaceutical good worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 482 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply pharmaceutical good to Ethiopia?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by India (32%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.40 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $86.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pharmaceutical good to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. The peak was 2023 at $34.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3006.60 (85% of the value) and 3006.30 (7%).
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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