Safety glass imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safety glass by Ethiopia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 72% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.1 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 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Ethiopia imports safety glass from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 64% |
| India | $625K | 22% |
| Italy | $123K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $91K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $54K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $53K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $29K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $12K | 0.4% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7007
| 7007.19 | Tempered safety glass (general) | 45% |
| 7007.21 | Laminated safety glass (vehicles) | 31% |
| 7007.11 | Tempered safety glass (vehicles) | 14% |
| 7007.29 | Laminated safety glass (general) | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7007.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.91.
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 safety glass imports (HS 7007): 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 7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass.
Common questions
What is the value of safety glass imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported safety glass worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety glass to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (22%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $1.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety glass to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety glass?
The HS code for safety glass is heading 7007. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7007.19 (45% of the value) and 7007.21 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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