Tractors imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported tractors worth $27.4 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $88.3 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 | $27.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $53.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $51.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $88.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $79.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $40.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $78.8M | 13.4K t |
Where Ethiopia imports tractors from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.3M | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $6.4M | 24% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $857K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $820K | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $782K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $306K | 1.1% |
| India | $222K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $35K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8701
| 8701.94 | Tractors (other types) 75-130kW | 35% |
| 8701.20 | Semi-trailer tractors | 34% |
| 8701.93 | Tractors (other types) 37-75kW | 21% |
| 8701.95 | Tractors (other types) >130kW | 9% |
| 8701.91 | Tractors (other types) <18kW | 0.6% |
| 8701.10 | Single-axle tractors | 0.2% |
| 8701.92 | Tractors (other types) 18-37kW | 0.1% |
| 8701.30 | Track-laying tractors | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.65 per kg, 36% below the world average of $8.81, 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 tractors imports (HS 8701): 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 8701: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709).
Common questions
What is the value of tractors imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported tractors worth $27.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractors to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (24%) and Brazil (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.65 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $8.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tractors to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.8 million in 2017 to $27.4 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2021 at $88.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $53.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractors?
The HS code for tractors is heading 8701. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8701.94 (35% of the value) and 8701.20 (34%).
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