Steel wire imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported steel wire worth $3.3 million (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.7 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 | $3.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 23.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 9.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports steel wire from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 96% |
| Italy | $51K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $30K | 0.9% |
| India | $30K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $14K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 72% |
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 17% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 9.3% |
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 40% below the world average of $1.12, 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 wire imports (HS 7217): 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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported steel wire worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Italy (2%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $1.12 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 wire to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2019 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7217.10 (72% of the value) and 7217.20 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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