Sulfate imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sulfate by Ethiopia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.4 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 | $2.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 14.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 11.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 335.9K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 10.0K t |
Where Ethiopia imports sulfate from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (27%), China (21%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $605K | 27% |
| China | $468K | 21% |
| India | $307K | 14% |
| Kenya | $269K | 12% |
| Romania | $124K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $121K | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $115K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $107K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $43K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $35K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 2833
| 2833.22 | Aluminum sulfate | 41% |
| 2833.29 | Sulfates (other) | 22% |
| 2833.11 | Sodium sulfate | 18% |
| 2833.21 | Processed magnesium sulfate | 12% |
| 2833.40 | Persulfates | 5.2% |
| 2833.25 | Copper sulfate | 1.6% |
| 2833.19 | Sodium sulfate (other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2833.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 43% below the world average of $0.46, 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 sulfate imports (HS 2833): 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 2833: Sulphates; alums; peroxosulphates (persulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of sulfate imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported sulfate worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply sulfate to Ethiopia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($605 thousand), followed by China (21%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average import price of sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $0.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sulfate to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sulfate?
The HS code for sulfate is heading 2833. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 2833.22 (41% of the value) and 2833.29 (22%).
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