Sports equipment imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported sports equipment worth $4.4 million (741 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.0 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 | $4.4M | 741 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 297 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 277 t |
Where Ethiopia imports sports equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 70% |
| Italy | $579K | 13% |
| United States | $233K | 5.3% |
| Taiwan | $84K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $67K | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $61K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $55K | 1.3% |
| France | $43K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.91 | Gym equipment | 72% |
| 9506.62 | Inflatable ball | 16% |
| 9506.99 | Outdoor game equipment | 8.4% |
| 9506.40 | Table tennis paddle | 1.6% |
| 9506.29 | Surfboard | 0.6% |
| 9506.59 | Badminton racket | 0.5% |
| 9506.69 | Sports ball | 0.2% |
| 9506.19 | Ski equipment | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.96 per kg, 31% below the world average of $8.67, 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 sports equipment imports (HS 9506): 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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported sports equipment worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 741 tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Italy (13%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 711% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.96 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sports equipment to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2022 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9506.91 (72% of the value) and 9506.62 (16%).
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