Plastic hose imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported plastic hose worth $17.3 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 67% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $53.3 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 | $17.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $53.3M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $34.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $24.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $36.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $37.5M | 16.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic hose from
China alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.1M | 70% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 8% |
| Italy | $844K | 4.9% |
| Tunisia | $443K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $433K | 2.5% |
| Kenya | $378K | 2.2% |
| United States | $374K | 2.2% |
| France | $302K | 1.7% |
| India | $278K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $187K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 40% |
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 21% |
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 15% |
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 11% |
| 3917.22 | Polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 5.7% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 3.3% |
| 3917.32 | Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) | 2.2% |
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 38% below the world average of $6.11, 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 hose imports (HS 3917): 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 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic hose worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic hose to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.5 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $53.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3917.23 (40% of the value) and 3917.40 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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