Steel can (other) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $5.9 million of steel can (other) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 64% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
Where Ethiopia imports steel can (other) from
Germany alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.6M | 77% |
| India | $901K | 15% |
| China | $354K | 6% |
| Turkey | $49K | 0.8% |
| United States | $12K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.95 per kg, close to the world average of $4.40.
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 can (other) imports (HS 7310.29): 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 7310.29: Tanks, casks, drums, boxes and similar containers for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas) less than 50l capacity, n.e.c. in item no. 7310.2, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel can (other) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported steel can (other) worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel can (other) to Ethiopia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by India (15%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel can (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.95 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $4.40 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 can (other) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2020 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel can (other)?
The HS code for steel can (other) is subheading 7310.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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