Radio navigation equipment imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $4.9 million of radio navigation equipment in 2024 (6 tonnes). Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $4.9M | 6 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 7 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 7 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 7 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 6 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 2 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 2 t |
Where Ethiopia imports radio navigation equipment from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (41%), France (13%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 41% |
| France | $615K | 13% |
| United States | $579K | 12% |
| Switzerland | $370K | 7.6% |
| Kenya | $253K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $221K | 4.5% |
| Czech Republic | $177K | 3.6% |
| Singapore | $158K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $150K | 3.1% |
| China | $122K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $872.62 per kg, 362% above the world average of $188.92. 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.
Radio navigation equipment exports from Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia exported radio navigation equipment worth $393 thousand (0 tonnes). Singapore alone took 69% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $273K | 69% |
| United Kingdom | $117K | 30% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.7% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia radio navigation equipment imports (HS 8526.91): 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 8526.91: Radio navigational aid apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radio navigation equipment imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported radio navigation equipment worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio navigation equipment to Ethiopia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by France (13%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 806% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio navigation equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $872.62 per kg in 2024, 362% above the world average of $188.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of radio navigation equipment to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 189%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export radio navigation equipment?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $393 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio navigation equipment?
The HS code for radio navigation equipment is subheading 8526.91. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8526 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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