Polypropylene imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported polypropylene worth $17.3 million (16.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 85% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $120.0 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 | $17.3M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $112.4M | 71.9K t |
| 2022 | $101.8M | 63.1K t |
| 2021 | $99.9M | 65.0K t |
| 2020 | $120.0M | 96.2K t |
| 2019 | $110.4M | 76.0K t |
| 2018 | $28.5M | 21.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 13.6K t |
Where Ethiopia imports polypropylene from
One supplier dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.4M | 54% |
| South Korea | $4.3M | 25% |
| China | $2.0M | 12% |
| India | $1.5M | 8.6% |
| Taiwan | $66K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $35K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $18K | 0.1% |
| United States | $10K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3902
| 3902.10 | Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms | 74% |
| 3902.30 | Polypropylene copolymers | 24% |
| 3902.90 | Olefin polymers (other) | 2.9% |
| 3902.20 | Polyisobutylene | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.36, 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 polypropylene imports (HS 3902): 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 3902: Polymers of propylene or of other olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported polypropylene worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene to Ethiopia?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by South Korea (25%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2020 at $120.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $75.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene?
The HS code for polypropylene is heading 3902. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3902.10 (74% of the value) and 3902.30 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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