Steel structure (other) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported steel structure (other) worth $47.7 million (28.3 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $113.1 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 | $47.7M | 28.3K t |
| 2023 | $72.0M | 34.0K t |
| 2022 | $57.4M | 58.6K t |
| 2021 | $58.5M | 30.4K t |
| 2020 | $79.3M | 35.9K t |
| 2019 | $113.1M | 38.3K t |
| 2018 | $85.0M | 44.1K t |
| 2017 | $103.8M | 55.4K t |
Where Ethiopia imports steel structure (other) from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 32% below the world average of $2.48, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia steel structure (other) imports (HS 7308.90): 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 7308.90: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structure (other) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported steel structure (other) worth $47.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structure (other) to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($37.1 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structure (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.48 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 structure (other) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $103.8 million in 2017 to $47.7 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2019 at $113.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structure (other)?
The HS code for steel structure (other) is subheading 7308.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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