Spirits and liqueurs imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $7.5 million of spirits and liqueurs in 2024 (465 tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.9 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 | $7.5M | 465 t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports spirits and liqueurs from
United Kingdom alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $5.8M | 77% |
| France | $586K | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $290K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $216K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $145K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $125K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $109K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $100K | 1.3% |
| Poland | $77K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2208
| 2208.30 | Whiskey | 70% |
| 2208.50 | Gin | 15% |
| 2208.70 | Liqueurs and cordials | 8.7% |
| 2208.20 | Brandy | 2.3% |
| 2208.60 | Vodka | 2% |
| 2208.90 | Spirits (other types) | 1.4% |
| 2208.40 | Rum | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.22 per kg, 199% above the world average of $5.43. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia spirits and liqueurs imports (HS 2208): 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 2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of spirits and liqueurs imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported spirits and liqueurs worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 465 tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply spirits and liqueurs to Ethiopia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by France (8%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 899% on the year.
What is the average import price of spirits and liqueurs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.22 per kg in 2024, 199% above the world average of $5.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spirits and liqueurs to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2019 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for spirits and liqueurs?
The HS code for spirits and liqueurs is heading 2208. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 2208.30 (70% of the value) and 2208.50 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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