Rubber gaskets and seals imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.6 million of rubber gaskets and seals in 2024 (168 tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.8 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 | $3.6M | 168 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 778 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 766 t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 892 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 213 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 120 t |
Where Ethiopia imports rubber gaskets and seals from
Most of the value came from United States (40%), China (23%), Germany (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 40% |
| China | $848K | 23% |
| Germany | $380K | 11% |
| India | $336K | 9.3% |
| France | $84K | 2.3% |
| Canada | $81K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $71K | 2% |
| Turkey | $63K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $62K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $51K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.54 per kg, close to the world average of $18.20.
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 rubber gaskets and seals imports (HS 4016.93): 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 4016.93: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber gaskets and seals imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported rubber gaskets and seals worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 168 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber gaskets and seals to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber gaskets and seals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.54 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $18.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber gaskets and seals to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. The peak was 2020 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber gaskets and seals?
The HS code for rubber gaskets and seals is subheading 4016.93. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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