Radio receiver imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $5.1 million of radio receiver in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.8 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 | $5.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 601 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 776 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 685 t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 819 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 447 t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 300 t |
Where Ethiopia imports radio receiver from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 94% |
| South Korea | $175K | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $110K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8527
| 8527.91 | Radios with recorder | 61% |
| 8527.99 | Radios (other) | 23% |
| 8527.19 | Portable radios (other) | 15% |
| 8527.13 | Portable radios with recorder | 0.9% |
| 8527.12 | Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: pocket-size radio cassette-players | 0.1% |
| 8527.21 | Car radios with recorder | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8527.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.02 per kg, 88% below the world average of $33.05, 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.
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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 8527: Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock..
Common questions
What is the value of radio receiver imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported radio receiver worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio receiver to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by South Korea (3%) and Bulgaria (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio receiver per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.02 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $33.05 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 receiver to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2017 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio receiver?
The HS code for radio receiver is heading 8527. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8527.91 (61% of the value) and 8527.99 (23%).
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