Prepared fruit imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $7.8 million of prepared fruit in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 68% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $24.2 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 | $7.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Ethiopia imports prepared fruit from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.4M | 69% |
| United States | $1.3M | 16% |
| China | $720K | 9.2% |
| Thailand | $276K | 3.5% |
| France | $196K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2008
| 2008.19 | Prepared nuts | 71% |
| 2008.11 | Prepared peanuts | 16% |
| 2008.97 | Fruit and nut mixtures | 9.2% |
| 2008.20 | Prepared pineapple | 3.5% |
| 2008.99 | Prepared fruit (other) | 0.2% |
| 2008.80 | Prepared strawberries | 0.1% |
| 2008.70 | Prepared peaches | 0% |
| 2008.60 | Prepared cherries | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2008.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.52 per kg, close to the world average of $2.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prepared fruit exports from Ethiopia
Ethiopia exported $208 thousand of prepared fruit in 2024 (50 tonnes). France alone took 72% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $149K | 72% |
| Spain | $31K | 15% |
| United States | $20K | 9.6% |
| Canada | $3K | 1.5% |
| Morocco | $2K | 0.9% |
| Israel | $1K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia prepared fruit imports (HS 2008): 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 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared fruit imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported prepared fruit worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared fruit to Ethiopia?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by the United States (16%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.52 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared fruit to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 414%. The peak was 2023 at $24.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export prepared fruit?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $208 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Spain and the United States. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared fruit?
The HS code for prepared fruit is heading 2008. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 2008.19 (71% of the value) and 2008.11 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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