Semiconductors imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported semiconductors worth $10.2 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.5 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 | $10.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 787 t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 822 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 647 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 286 t |
Where Ethiopia imports semiconductors from
China alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 84% |
| Denmark | $518K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $403K | 4% |
| France | $308K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $161K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $51K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $36K | 0.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $36K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $35K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8541
| 8541.40 | Solar cells and LED | 96% |
| 8541.90 | Semiconductor parts | 1.4% |
| 8541.29 | Power transistors | 1.3% |
| 8541.30 | Thyristors and triacs | 0.9% |
| 8541.10 | Diodes | 0.9% |
| 8541.21 | Low power transistors | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8541.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.43 per kg, 28% below the world average of $7.54, 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 semiconductors imports (HS 8541): 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 8541: Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductors imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported semiconductors worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductors to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Denmark (5%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.43 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $7.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductors to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 340%. The peak was 2022 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductors?
The HS code for semiconductors is heading 8541. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8541.40 (96% of the value) and 8541.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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