Storage media imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of storage media by Ethiopia reached $28.2 million in 2024 (372 tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $63.2 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 | $28.2M | 372 t |
| 2023 | $40.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $54.1M | 641 t |
| 2021 | $22.3M | 495 t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 252 t |
| 2019 | $56.8M | 593 t |
| 2018 | $63.3M | 125 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 36 t |
Where Ethiopia imports storage media from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Sweden (29%), Spain (6%). Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.9M | 49% |
| Sweden | $8.2M | 29% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| India | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| United States | $376K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $353K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $268K | 1% |
| Germany | $253K | 0.9% |
| Slovenia | $240K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8523
| 8523.52 | Smart cards | 55% |
| 8523.49 | Recorded optical discs | 38% |
| 8523.51 | Solid-state storage devices | 3.2% |
| 8523.80 | Storage media (other) | 1.6% |
| 8523.59 | Semiconductor storage media (other) | 1.3% |
| 8523.29 | Magnetic tape media | 0.8% |
| 8523.21 | Magnetic stripe cards | 0.1% |
| 8523.41 | Blank optical discs | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8523.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $75.95 per kg, 60% below the world average of $190.33, 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 storage media imports (HS 8523): 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 8523: Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported storage media worth $28.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 372 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Sweden (29%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media per kg?
The average declared import value was about $75.95 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $190.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of storage media to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $28.2 million in 2024, an increase of 491%. The peak was 2018 at $63.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media?
The HS code for storage media is heading 8523. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8523.52 (55% of the value) and 8523.49 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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