Specialized machinery imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported specialized machinery worth $32.5 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $71.1 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 | $32.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $48.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $46.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $38.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $48.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $71.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $44.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $39.2M | 2.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports specialized machinery from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.4M | 69% |
| India | $3.1M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 6.2% |
| United States | $492K | 1.5% |
| France | $337K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $284K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $283K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $205K | 0.6% |
| Singapore | $153K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8479
| 8479.89 | Specialized machinery (other types) | 43% |
| 8479.20 | Oil extraction and pressing machinery | 21% |
| 8479.82 | Industrial mixing and homogenizing machines | 10% |
| 8479.90 | Specialized machinery parts | 9.9% |
| 8479.71 | Airport passenger boarding bridges | 4.3% |
| 8479.10 | Construction and public works machinery | 3.7% |
| 8479.30 | Particle board and wood treatment machinery | 2.9% |
| 8479.81 | Metal treating and winding machinery | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.74 per kg, 64% below the world average of $18.55, 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 specialized machinery imports (HS 8479): 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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported specialized machinery worth $32.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($22.4 million), followed by India (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 847% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.74 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $18.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialized machinery to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.2 million in 2017 to $32.5 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2019 at $71.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
The HS code for specialized machinery is heading 8479. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8479.89 (43% of the value) and 8479.20 (21%).
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