Steel pipe fittings imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $6.1 million of steel pipe fittings in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $17.3 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 | $6.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 3.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports steel pipe fittings from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 84% |
| Germany | $258K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $211K | 3.5% |
| France | $171K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $67K | 1.1% |
| India | $50K | 0.8% |
| United States | $36K | 0.6% |
| Canada | $28K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $26K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $24K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7307
| 7307.11 | Cast iron fitting | 40% |
| 7307.99 | Steel fitting (other) | 27% |
| 7307.29 | Stainless steel fitting (other) | 14% |
| 7307.19 | Cast steel fitting | 12% |
| 7307.91 | Steel flange | 2.4% |
| 7307.93 | Steel butt welding fitting | 1.6% |
| 7307.21 | Stainless steel flange | 1.4% |
| 7307.23 | Stainless butt welding fitting | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, 54% below the world average of $6.18, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia steel pipe fittings imports (HS 7307): 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 7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported steel pipe fittings worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel pipe fittings to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Germany (4%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $6.18 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 pipe fittings to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2020 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7307.11 (40% of the value) and 7307.99 (27%).
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