Specialized machinery parts imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialized machinery parts by Ethiopia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (275 tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.3 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 | $3.2M | 275 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 350 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 165 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 274 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 557 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 394 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 482 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 486 t |
Where Ethiopia imports specialized machinery parts from
Most of the value came from China (32%), India (19%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 32% |
| India | $626K | 20% |
| Germany | $490K | 15% |
| Italy | $398K | 12% |
| Singapore | $152K | 4.7% |
| South Africa | $119K | 3.7% |
| United States | $85K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $48K | 1.5% |
| Australia | $42K | 1.3% |
| New Zealand | $38K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.71 per kg, 54% below the world average of $25.44, 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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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 8479.90: Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery parts imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported specialized machinery parts worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 275 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery parts to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by India (19%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 371% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.71 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $25.44 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 parts to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery parts?
The HS code for specialized machinery parts is subheading 8479.90. 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 8479 page.
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