Pure sucrose imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $5.9 million of pure sucrose in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $45.0 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 | $5.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 37.9K t |
| 2022 | $37.4M | 78.2K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 74.0K t |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 83.5K t |
| 2019 | $45.0M | 168.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 37.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports pure sucrose from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.9M | 83% |
| Saudi Arabia | $647K | 11% |
| India | $161K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $106K | 1.8% |
| Uganda | $69K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia pure sucrose imports (HS 1701.99): 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 1701.99: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of pure sucrose imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported pure sucrose worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure sucrose to Ethiopia?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (11%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sucrose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure sucrose to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2019 at $45.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure sucrose?
The HS code for pure sucrose is subheading 1701.99. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
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