Plastic pipe and hose fittings imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.7 million of plastic pipe and hose fittings in 2024 (853 tonnes). That is 69% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.7 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 | $3.7M | 853 t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 1.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic pipe and hose fittings from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Turkey (31%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.31 per kg, 53% below the world average of $9.23, 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 pipe and hose fittings imports (HS 3917.40): 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 3917.40: Plastics: tube, pipe and hose fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of plastic pipe and hose fittings imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic pipe and hose fittings worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 853 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic pipe and hose fittings to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Turkey (31%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic pipe and hose fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.31 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $9.23 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 pipe and hose fittings to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings?
The HS code for plastic pipe and hose fittings is subheading 3917.40. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
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