Steel articles imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported steel articles worth $21.3 million (7.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $59.8 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 | $21.3M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $41.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $59.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 8.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports steel articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.9M | 80% |
| France | $659K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $541K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $491K | 2.3% |
| United States | $485K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $382K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $317K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $289K | 1.4% |
| India | $242K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $237K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 86% |
| 7326.20 | Wire articles | 9.9% |
| 7326.19 | Forged steel articles | 2.8% |
| 7326.11 | Forged grinding balls | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, 36% below the world average of $4.42, 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 steel articles imports (HS 7326): 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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported steel articles worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by France (3%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $4.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel articles to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2020 at $59.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (86% of the value) and 7326.20 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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