Polycarboxylic acid imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported polycarboxylic acid worth $5.8 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. 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 | $5.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 7.1K t |
Where Ethiopia imports polycarboxylic acid from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.9M | 50% |
| China | $2.6M | 45% |
| India | $144K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $77K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $29K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2917
| 2917.32 | Dioctyl phthalate | 93% |
| 2917.34 | Phthalate esters (other) | 3.5% |
| 2917.11 | Oxalic acid | 1.6% |
| 2917.39 | Aromatic polycarboxylic acids (other) | 0.9% |
| 2917.20 | Cyclic polycarboxylic acids | 0.5% |
| 2917.19 | Acyclic polycarboxylic acids (other) | 0.1% |
| 2917.13 | Azelaic and sebacic acids | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.11. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 polycarboxylic acid imports (HS 2917): 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 2917: Acids; polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxy-acids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of polycarboxylic acid imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported polycarboxylic acid worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply polycarboxylic acid to Ethiopia?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (45%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of polycarboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polycarboxylic acid to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polycarboxylic acid?
The HS code for polycarboxylic acid is heading 2917. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 2917.32 (93% of the value) and 2917.34 (3%).
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