Plugs and sockets imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $4.7 million of plugs and sockets in 2024 (367 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.5 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 | $4.7M | 367 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 847 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 466 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 404 t |
Where Ethiopia imports plugs and sockets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 59% |
| United States | $1.4M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $117K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $97K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $32K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $27K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.74 per kg, 65% below the world average of $36.14, 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 plugs and sockets imports (HS 8536.69): 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 8536.69: Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of plugs and sockets imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plugs and sockets worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 367 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply plugs and sockets to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United States (31%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of plugs and sockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.74 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $36.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plugs and sockets to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plugs and sockets?
The HS code for plugs and sockets is subheading 8536.69. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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