Steel cookware imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported steel cookware worth $15.3 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.2 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 | $15.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $17.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 2.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports steel cookware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.2M | 86% |
| Kenya | $1.0M | 6.6% |
| India | $899K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $82K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $59K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $43K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $23K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7323
| 7323.93 | Stainless steel cookware | 62% |
| 7323.99 | Iron cookware other types | 22% |
| 7323.94 | Enamelled steel cookware | 15% |
| 7323.10 | Steel wool and scourers | 1.4% |
| 7323.91 | Cast iron cookware bare | 0% |
| 7323.92 | Enamelled cast iron cookware | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7323.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 per kg, close to the world average of $5.77.
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 cookware imports (HS 7323): 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 7323: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel cookware imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported steel cookware worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel cookware to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Kenya (7%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $5.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel cookware to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2022 at $21.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel cookware?
The HS code for steel cookware is heading 7323. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7323.93 (62% of the value) and 7323.99 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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