Single phase AC motors imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported single phase ac motors worth $4.3 million (511 tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $4.3M | 511 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 417 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 427 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 233 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 187 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 71 t |
| 2017 | $724K | 48 t |
Where Ethiopia imports single phase ac motors from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.1M | 72% |
| China | $876K | 21% |
| Turkey | $145K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $89K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.4% |
| India | $9K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $8K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.34 per kg, close to the world average of $8.70.
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 single phase ac motors imports (HS 8501.40): 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 8501.40: Electric motors: AC motors, single-phase.
Common questions
What is the value of single phase ac motors imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported single phase ac motors worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 511 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply single phase ac motors to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (21%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of single phase ac motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of single phase ac motors to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $724 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 488%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for single phase ac motors?
The HS code for single phase ac motors is subheading 8501.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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