Therapeutic apparatus imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of therapeutic apparatus by Ethiopia reached $9.8 million in 2024 (121 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.8 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 | $9.8M | 121 t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 248 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 281 t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 459 t |
| 2020 | $15.0M | 173 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 112 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 66 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 112 t |
Where Ethiopia imports therapeutic apparatus from
Most of the value came from United States (47%), China (21%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+485% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.6M | 47% |
| China | $2.0M | 21% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $790K | 8.1% |
| Hong Kong | $468K | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $209K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $173K | 1.8% |
| India | $81K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $72K | 0.7% |
| France | $20K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9019
| 9019.20 | Respiratory therapy equipment | 97% |
| 9019.10 | Massage and therapy apparatus | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $80.65 per kg, 165% above the world average of $30.39. 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 therapeutic apparatus imports (HS 9019): 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 9019: Mechano-therapy, massage appliances; psychological aptitude testing apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of therapeutic apparatus imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported therapeutic apparatus worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 121 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply therapeutic apparatus to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (21%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 485% on the year.
What is the average import price of therapeutic apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $80.65 per kg in 2024, 165% above the world average of $30.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of therapeutic apparatus to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 413%. The peak was 2021 at $20.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for therapeutic apparatus?
The HS code for therapeutic apparatus is heading 9019. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9019.20 (97% of the value) and 9019.10 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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