Refractory mortar imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported refractory mortar worth $3.9 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.9 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 | $3.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 2.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports refractory mortar from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.73, 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 refractory mortar imports (HS 3816): 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 3816: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory mortar imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported refractory mortar worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory mortar to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Thailand (13%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory mortar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory mortar to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory mortar?
The HS code for refractory mortar is heading 3816. In Ethiopia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3816.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3816 page.
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