Printed matter imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $6.3 million of printed matter in 2024 (260 tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $9.5 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 | $6.3M | 260 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 794 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 606 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 433 t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports printed matter from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.8M | 77% |
| China | $474K | 7.6% |
| Kenya | $300K | 4.8% |
| India | $257K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $167K | 2.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $116K | 1.9% |
| United States | $87K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $10K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter (other types) | 91% |
| 4911.10 | Trade catalogues and advertising materials | 8.8% |
| 4911.91 | Printed pictures and photographs | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.14 per kg, 227% above the world average of $7.38. 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 printed matter imports (HS 4911): 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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported printed matter worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 260 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter to Ethiopia?
France was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (8%) and Kenya (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.14 per kg in 2024, 227% above the world average of $7.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed matter to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2020 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4911.99 (91% of the value) and 4911.10 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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