Seamless steel pipes imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seamless steel pipes by Ethiopia reached $3.7 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.8 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 | $3.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $17.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 7.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports seamless steel pipes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 68% |
| Italy | $991K | 27% |
| Turkey | $78K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $40K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.7% |
| India | $22K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $13K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.39 | Seamless carbon steel tube | 28% |
| 7304.19 | Carbon steel seamless line pipe | 22% |
| 7304.31 | Cold-drawn seamless tube | 15% |
| 7304.49 | Seamless stainless tube | 12% |
| 7304.41 | Cold-drawn stainless tube | 10% |
| 7304.51 | Cold-drawn alloy steel tube | 4.7% |
| 7304.23 | Carbon steel seamless drill pipe | 4.2% |
| 7304.11 | Stainless seamless line pipe | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.31, 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 seamless steel pipes imports (HS 7304): 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 7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported seamless steel pipes worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Italy (27%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seamless steel pipes to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2019 at $17.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7304.39 (28% of the value) and 7304.19 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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