Postage stamps and securities imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported postage stamps and securities worth $2.7 million (101 tonnes). Value fell 89% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $62.9 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 | $2.7M | 101 t |
| 2023 | $24.1M | 868 t |
| 2022 | $48.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 429 t |
| 2020 | $62.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 75 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $753K | 18 t |
Where Ethiopia imports postage stamps and securities from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.7M | 100% |
| China | $8K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.03 per kg, 50% below the world average of $54.12, 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 postage stamps and securities imports (HS 4907): 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 4907: Unused postage, revenue or similar stamps of current or new issue in the country in which they have, or will have, a recognised face value; stamp-impressed paper; cheque forms; banknotes, stock, share or bond certificates and the like of similar title.
Common questions
What is the value of postage stamps and securities imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported postage stamps and securities worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply postage stamps and securities to Ethiopia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (0%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of postage stamps and securities per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.03 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $54.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of postage stamps and securities to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $753 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 261%. The peak was 2020 at $62.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for postage stamps and securities?
The HS code for postage stamps and securities is heading 4907. In Ethiopia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4907.00. It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4907 page.
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.
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