Refined petroleum products imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined petroleum products by Ethiopia reached $242.6 million in 2024 (239.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 90% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.54 billion.
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 | $242.6M | 239.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.54B | 4.13M t |
| 2022 | $985.1M | 2.13M t |
| 2021 | $964.2M | 1.09M t |
| 2020 | $1.52B | 2.45M t |
| 2019 | $2.43B | 3.55M t |
| 2018 | $210.8M | 267.0K t |
| 2017 | $146.8M | 252.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports refined petroleum products from
Most of the value came from China (44%), Brazil (10%), Egypt (10%). Among the main suppliers, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.74. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia refined petroleum products imports (HS 2710): 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 2710: Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.
Common questions
What is the value of refined petroleum products imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported refined petroleum products worth $242.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 239.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined petroleum products to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($107.5 million), followed by Brazil (10%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined petroleum products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refined petroleum products to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $146.8 million in 2017 to $242.6 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $2.54 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.13 billion a year.
What is the HS code for refined petroleum products?
The HS code for refined petroleum products is heading 2710. In Ethiopia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2710.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2710 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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