Transformer imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transformer by Ethiopia reached $138.6 million in 2024 (18.2 thousand tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $138.6M | 18.2K t |
| 2023 | $106.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $84.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $104.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $121.2M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $107.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $72.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $92.1M | 10.1K t |
Where Ethiopia imports transformer from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $91.1M | 66% |
| South Korea | $34.3M | 25% |
| India | $5.5M | 3.9% |
| United States | $2.1M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 0.8% |
| Slovakia | $811K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $759K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $572K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $499K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $392K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 39% |
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 22% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 16% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 9.7% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 6.4% |
| 8504.31 | Control transformers | 3.3% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 2.3% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.64 per kg, 67% below the world average of $23.20, 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 transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported transformer worth $138.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($91.1 million), followed by South Korea (25%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.64 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $92.1 million in 2017 to $138.6 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $103.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8504.23 (39% of the value) and 8504.40 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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