Plastic building material imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $4.0 million of plastic building material in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.5 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 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic building material from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 82% |
| Italy | $176K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $152K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $106K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 2% |
| Israel | $60K | 1.5% |
| United States | $54K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $14K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $13K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastic building materials (other) | 78% |
| 3925.10 | Plastic storage tanks | 9.9% |
| 3925.20 | Plastic doors and windows | 9.4% |
| 3925.30 | Plastic blinds and shutters | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, 36% below the world average of $4.05, 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 plastic building material imports (HS 3925): 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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic building material worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Italy (4%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $4.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic building material to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2020 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (78% of the value) and 3925.10 (10%).
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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