Steel fasteners imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported steel fasteners worth $10.8 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.7 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 | $10.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 3.4K t |
Where Ethiopia imports steel fasteners from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 54% |
| United States | $2.4M | 22% |
| Italy | $560K | 5.2% |
| France | $386K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $364K | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $228K | 2.1% |
| India | $203K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $161K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $140K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $126K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 47% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 14% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 11% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 10% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 6.9% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 4.3% |
| 7318.21 | Spring washers | 2.9% |
| 7318.24 | Cotter pins | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.71 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia steel fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported steel fasteners worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the United States (22%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.71 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $4.28 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 fasteners to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (46% of the value) and 7318.19 (14%).
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