Rubber pharmaceutical articles imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.1 million of rubber pharmaceutical articles in 2024 (341 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.1M | 341 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 411 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 100 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 349 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 361 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 336 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 393 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 213 t |
Where Ethiopia imports rubber pharmaceutical articles from
Thailand alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4014
| 4014.10 | Rubber condoms | 93% |
| 4014.90 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (excluding sheath contraceptives), with or without fittings of hard… | 7.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.12 per kg, 43% below the world average of $16.08, 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 pharmaceutical articles imports (HS 4014): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4014: Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber pharmaceutical articles imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported rubber pharmaceutical articles worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 341 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber pharmaceutical articles to Ethiopia?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (7%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber pharmaceutical articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.12 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $16.08 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 pharmaceutical articles to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles?
The HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles is heading 4014. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4014.10 (92% of the value) and 4014.90 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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