Spray gun imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $12.8 million of spray gun in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $23.2 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 | $12.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $21.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 2.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports spray gun from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 57% |
| Kenya | $1.1M | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 8.4% |
| Israel | $768K | 6% |
| United States | $684K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $445K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $381K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $186K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $176K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $140K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8424
| 8424.41 | Portable agricultural sprayers | 29% |
| 8424.90 | Spray machinery parts | 22% |
| 8424.10 | Fire extinguishers | 15% |
| 8424.82 | Agricultural spray equipment | 13% |
| 8424.89 | Spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) | 11% |
| 8424.20 | Spray guns and applicators | 5% |
| 8424.30 | Steam and sand blasting machines | 4.1% |
| 8424.49 | Agricultural sprayers (non-portable) | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8424.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.07 per kg, 50% below the world average of $10.10, 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 spray gun imports (HS 8424): 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 8424: Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, spray guns, steam, sand blasting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of spray gun imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported spray gun worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply spray gun to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Kenya (9%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of spray gun per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.07 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $10.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spray gun to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2020 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for spray gun?
The HS code for spray gun is heading 8424. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8424.41 (29% of the value) and 8424.90 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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