Prosthetics (non-joint) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported prosthetics (non-joint) worth $2.2 million (32 tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | $2.2M | 32 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 37 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 19 t |
| 2021 | $288K | 10 t |
| 2020 | $313K | 9 t |
| 2019 | $477K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $954K | 12 t |
| 2017 | $418K | 1 t |
Where Ethiopia imports prosthetics (non-joint) from
Most of the value came from Turkey (31%), Germany (24%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+461% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $670K | 31% |
| Germany | $529K | 24% |
| India | $428K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $358K | 16% |
| China | $97K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $81K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.49 per kg, 93% below the world average of $960.31, 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 prosthetics (non-joint) imports (HS 9021.39): 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 9021.39: Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints.
Common questions
What is the value of prosthetics (non-joint) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported prosthetics (non-joint) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply prosthetics (non-joint) to Ethiopia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($670 thousand), followed by Germany (24%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 461% on the year.
What is the average import price of prosthetics (non-joint) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $69.49 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $960.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prosthetics (non-joint) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $418 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 424%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $935 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for prosthetics (non-joint)?
The HS code for prosthetics (non-joint) is subheading 9021.39. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9021 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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