Plastic molding machine imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic molding machine by Ethiopia reached $33.3 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $68.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $44.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $35.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $40.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $49.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $68.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $42.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $40.4M | 2.4K t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic molding machine from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.7M | 83% |
| France | $2.0M | 5.9% |
| India | $1.7M | 5% |
| Turkey | $730K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $372K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $297K | 0.9% |
| Taiwan | $190K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $99K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $91K | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | $66K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8477
| 8477.80 | Rubber and plastic working machinery | 26% |
| 8477.20 | Plastic and rubber extruders | 24% |
| 8477.10 | Injection molding machines | 20% |
| 8477.90 | Molding machine parts | 13% |
| 8477.30 | Blow molding machines | 12% |
| 8477.40 | Thermoforming and vacuum molding machines | 4.4% |
| 8477.59 | Plastic molding machines (other types) | 1.7% |
| 8477.51 | Tire molding and retreading machines | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8477.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.93 per kg, 57% below the world average of $13.91, 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 molding machine imports (HS 8477): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 8477: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic molding machine imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic molding machine worth $33.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic molding machine to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by France (6%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic molding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.93 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $13.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic molding machine to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.4 million in 2017 to $33.3 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2019 at $68.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic molding machine?
The HS code for plastic molding machine is heading 8477. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8477.80 (26% of the value) and 8477.20 (24%).
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.
Same product, other countries
World plastic molding machine trade: top importers and exporters
Plastic molding machine product types in Ethiopia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.