Rolling mill imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rolling mill by Ethiopia reached $4.7 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 58% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.0 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 | $4.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 915 t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 2.4K t |
Product types under HS 8455
| 8455.21 | Hot rolling mills | 36% |
| 8455.90 | Rolling mill parts | 26% |
| 8455.30 | Rolling mill rolls | 19% |
| 8455.22 | Cold rolling mills | 18% |
| 8455.10 | Tube rolling mills | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8455.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, 61% below the world average of $6.90, 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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The shipment records behind Ethiopia rolling mill imports (HS 8455): 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 8455: Metal-rolling mills and rolls therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of rolling mill imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported rolling mill worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply rolling mill to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (36%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average import price of rolling mill per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $6.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rolling mill to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2022 at $23.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for rolling mill?
The HS code for rolling mill is heading 8455. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8455.21 (36% of the value) and 8455.90 (26%).
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