Sorting and screening machines imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sorting and screening machines by Ethiopia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (521 tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.1 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 | $2.5M | 521 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 699 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 738 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 485 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 308 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 603 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 372 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 236 t |
Where Ethiopia imports sorting and screening machines from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 59% |
| Spain | $497K | 20% |
| Germany | $295K | 12% |
| Belgium | $196K | 7.9% |
| India | $11K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $7K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, 39% below the world average of $7.82, 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 sorting and screening machines imports (HS 8474.10): 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 8474.10: Machines: for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Common questions
What is the value of sorting and screening machines imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported sorting and screening machines worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 521 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply sorting and screening machines to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Spain (20%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of sorting and screening machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $7.82 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sorting and screening machines to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2022 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sorting and screening machines?
The HS code for sorting and screening machines is subheading 8474.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8474 page.
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