Steel drums imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $7.0 million of steel drums in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.1 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 | $7.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 2.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports steel drums from
Germany alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.6M | 66% |
| China | $1.4M | 20% |
| India | $901K | 13% |
| Turkey | $53K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $46K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.2% |
| United States | $12K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.29 | Steel can (other) | 85% |
| 7310.21 | Tinplate can | 15% |
| 7310.10 | Steel drum | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.91 per kg, 30% above the world average of $3.78. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 drums imports (HS 7310): 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: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported steel drums worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drums to Ethiopia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (19%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.91 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $3.78 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 drums to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2019 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7310.29 (85% of the value) and 7310.21 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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