Telephone and communication parts imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telephone and communication parts by Ethiopia reached $36.3 million in 2024 (432 tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $238.6 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 | $36.3M | 432 t |
| 2023 | $32.0M | 417 t |
| 2022 | $55.4M | 616 t |
| 2021 | $25.0M | 183 t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 186 t |
| 2019 | $23.8M | 356 t |
| 2018 | $156.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $238.6M | 3.0K t |
Where Ethiopia imports telephone and communication parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.1M | 55% |
| Hong Kong | $12.1M | 33% |
| United States | $2.2M | 6% |
| Netherlands | $941K | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $311K | 0.9% |
| France | $259K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $219K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $43K | 0.1% |
| Luxembourg | $33K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $22K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $84.12 per kg, 34% below the world average of $127.12, 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.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia exported telephone and communication parts worth $242 thousand (1 tonnes). Hong Kong alone took 91% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $219K | 91% |
| Angola | $12K | 4.9% |
| United States | $10K | 4.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported telephone and communication parts worth $36.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 432 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($20.1 million), followed by Hong Kong (33%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 733% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $84.12 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $238.6 million in 2017 to $36.3 million in 2024, a fall of 85%. The peak was 2017 at $238.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.9 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $242 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Angola and the United States. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $36.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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