Toys and dolls imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of toys and dolls by Ethiopia reached $6.2 million in 2024 (670 tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
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 | $6.2M | 670 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 386 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 296 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 774 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 935 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 239 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 237 t |
Where Ethiopia imports toys and dolls from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 96% |
| United States | $121K | 1.9% |
| France | $91K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $32K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $5K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.33 per kg, 25% below the world average of $12.50, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia toys and dolls imports (HS 9503): 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 9503: Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size (scale) models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of toys and dolls imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported toys and dolls worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 670 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply toys and dolls to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by the United States (2%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 814% on the year.
What is the average import price of toys and dolls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.33 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $12.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toys and dolls to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 365%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for toys and dolls?
The HS code for toys and dolls is heading 9503. In Ethiopia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9503.00. It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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