Steel shapes imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported steel shapes worth $5.8 million (7.1 thousand tonnes). That is 58% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $20.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 16.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 13.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports steel shapes from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 70% |
| Italy | $785K | 14% |
| Turkey | $629K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $114K | 2% |
| Germany | $101K | 1.8% |
| India | $58K | 1% |
| Canada | $21K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.21 | Steel angles small | 29% |
| 7216.10 | Steel sections small | 19% |
| 7216.31 | Steel U-sections | 12% |
| 7216.33 | Steel H-sections | 11% |
| 7216.91 | Cold-formed angle nes | 8% |
| 7216.99 | Steel angles miscellaneous | 6.3% |
| 7216.61 | Cold-formed steel profile | 4.8% |
| 7216.32 | Steel I-sections | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
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 shapes imports (HS 7216): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported steel shapes worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel shapes to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Italy (14%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.87 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 shapes to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2019 at $20.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7216.21 (29% of the value) and 7216.10 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.