Rubber inner tubes imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $4.2 million of rubber inner tubes in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.3 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 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 841 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 805 t |
Where Ethiopia imports rubber inner tubes from
Most of the value came from India (49%), China (47%), South Korea (2%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 49% |
| China | $2.0M | 47% |
| South Korea | $87K | 2.1% |
| Japan | $28K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.4% |
| Hungary | $5K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4013
| 4013.90 | Inner tubes (other) | 51% |
| 4013.10 | Vehicle inner tubes | 49% |
| 4013.20 | Bicycle inner tubes | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.53, 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 rubber inner tubes imports (HS 4013): 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 4013: Inner tubes, of rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber inner tubes imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported rubber inner tubes worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber inner tubes to Ethiopia?
India was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (47%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber inner tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber inner tubes to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2019 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber inner tubes?
The HS code for rubber inner tubes is heading 4013. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4013.90 (51% of the value) and 4013.10 (49%).
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