Steel structural sections imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $70.8 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (44.7 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $143.1 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 | $70.8M | 44.7K t |
| 2023 | $97.7M | 47.9K t |
| 2022 | $104.7M | 74.6K t |
| 2021 | $78.2M | 39.5K t |
| 2020 | $140.1M | 62.1K t |
| 2019 | $143.1M | 51.7K t |
| 2018 | $114.2M | 57.5K t |
| 2017 | $140.9M | 79.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports steel structural sections from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $58.3M | 82% |
| Italy | $6.8M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 3.4% |
| India | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| France | $243K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $223K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $195K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $168K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $124K | 0.2% |
| United States | $101K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 67% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 23% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 5.5% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 4.3% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 37% below the world average of $2.49, 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 structural sections imports (HS 7308): 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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported steel structural sections worth $70.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($58.3 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $2.49 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 structural sections to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $140.9 million in 2017 to $70.8 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2019 at $143.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $111.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (67% of the value) and 7308.20 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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