Synthetic tanning agent imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.1 million of synthetic tanning agent in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.8 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 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 5.8K t |
Where Ethiopia imports synthetic tanning agent from
Most of the value came from Hong Kong (27%), China (22%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $550K | 27% |
| China | $448K | 22% |
| India | $315K | 15% |
| Italy | $281K | 14% |
| Spain | $274K | 13% |
| Thailand | $118K | 5.7% |
| France | $57K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $23K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3202
| 3202.10 | Synthetic tanning agents | 68% |
| 3202.90 | Inorganic tanning substances | 32% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.36 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
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 synthetic tanning agent imports (HS 3202): 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 3202: Tanning substances; synthetic organic or inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances, enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic tanning agent imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported synthetic tanning agent worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic tanning agent to Ethiopia?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($550 thousand), followed by China (22%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic tanning agent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.36 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic tanning agent to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 79%. The peak was 2017 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic tanning agent?
The HS code for synthetic tanning agent is heading 3202. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3202.10 (68% of the value) and 3202.90 (32%).
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