Plastic hose and tubing (other) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $2.5 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 87% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.0 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 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 520 t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic hose and tubing (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 68% |
| Tunisia | $443K | 17% |
| United States | $241K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $28K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $26K | 1% |
| South Africa | $24K | 1% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $13K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, 65% below the world average of $6.55, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia plastic hose and tubing (other) imports (HS 3917.39): 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 3917.39: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 3917.30.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose and tubing (other) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic hose and tubing (other) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose and tubing (other) to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Tunisia (17%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose and tubing (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $6.55 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 hose and tubing (other) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other)?
The HS code for plastic hose and tubing (other) is subheading 3917.39. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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