Prefabricated buildings imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $6.9 million of prefabricated buildings in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 83% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $44.4 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 | $6.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $41.5M | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $32.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $44.4M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $29.6M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $27.5M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $27.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 11.6K t |
Where Ethiopia imports prefabricated buildings from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 74% |
| India | $847K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $320K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $161K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $126K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $100K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $42K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $21K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 99% |
| 9406.10 | Prefabricated wooden building | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 47% below the world average of $2.98, 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.
Prefabricated buildings exports from Ethiopia
Exports of prefabricated buildings by Ethiopia reached $342 thousand in 2024 (131 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $342K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia prefabricated buildings imports (HS 9406): 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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported prefabricated buildings worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated buildings to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by India (12%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $2.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prefabricated buildings to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 67%. The peak was 2021 at $44.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.8 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $342 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (99% of the value) and 9406.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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