Road rollers and compactors imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of road rollers and compactors by Ethiopia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (853 tonnes). Value fell 62% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.0 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 | $2.1M | 853 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 828 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports road rollers and compactors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 98% |
| Italy | $39K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.6% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, 56% below the world average of $5.65, 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 road rollers and compactors imports (HS 8429.40): 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 8429.40: Tamping machines and road rollers: self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of road rollers and compactors imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported road rollers and compactors worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 853 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply road rollers and compactors to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Italy (2%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of road rollers and compactors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $5.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of road rollers and compactors to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for road rollers and compactors?
The HS code for road rollers and compactors is subheading 8429.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
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