Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil by Ethiopia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 96% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $92.6 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 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $84.4M | 84.9K t |
| 2022 | $92.6M | 54.8K t |
| 2021 | $72.5M | 69.7K t |
| 2020 | $91.9M | 105.1K t |
| 2019 | $39.1M | 48.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 7.6K t |
Where Ethiopia imports sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from
The largest suppliers were Ukraine (46%), South Africa (31%), Egypt (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $1.5M | 46% |
| South Africa | $997K | 31% |
| Egypt | $390K | 12% |
| India | $328K | 10% |
| Kenya | $23K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1512
| 1512.19 | Refined sunflower or safflower oil | 100% |
| 1512.11 | Crude sunflower or safflower oil | 0.1% |
| 1512.29 | Refined cottonseed oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.29 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.02. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports (HS 1512): 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 1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Ethiopia?
Ukraine was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.29 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2022 at $92.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
The HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil is heading 1512. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 1512.19 (100% of the value) and 1512.11 (0%).
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