PVC imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $15.0 million of pvc in 2024 (16.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 71% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $57.6 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 | $15.0M | 16.3K t |
| 2023 | $52.0M | 40.0K t |
| 2022 | $57.6M | 41.1K t |
| 2021 | $38.3M | 29.3K t |
| 2020 | $37.8M | 39.8K t |
| 2019 | $33.3M | 31.6K t |
| 2018 | $21.0M | 22.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 17.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports pvc from
China alone supplied 66% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 66% |
| South Korea | $3.9M | 26% |
| Thailand | $403K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $327K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $211K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $148K | 1% |
| Egypt | $71K | 0.5% |
| India | $51K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.1% |
| United States | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Polyvinyl chloride (pure) | 55% |
| 3904.22 | Plasticized PVC compounds | 34% |
| 3904.21 | Rigid PVC compounds | 9.9% |
| 3904.61 | Polytetrafluoroethylene | 0.5% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride copolymers (other) | 0.1% |
| 3904.50 | Vinylidene chloride polymers | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.25, 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 pvc imports (HS 3904): 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 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported pvc worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by South Korea (26%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pvc to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $57.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (55% of the value) and 3904.22 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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