Plastic-coated steel sheet imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $3.6 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 59% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $26.3 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 | $3.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $26.3M | 22.8K t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic-coated steel sheet from
China alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 80% |
| India | $694K | 19% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 27% below the world average of $1.08, 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-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.70): 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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel sheet to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (19%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel sheet to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 86%. The peak was 2017 at $26.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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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