Transmission gears and sprockets imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transmission gears and sprockets by Ethiopia reached $2.8 million in 2024 (73 tonnes). That is 16% 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 | $2.8M | 73 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 215 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 142 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 132 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 128 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 115 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 65 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 92 t |
Where Ethiopia imports transmission gears and sprockets from
Most of the value came from United States (34%), China (18%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $947K | 34% |
| China | $513K | 18% |
| Germany | $454K | 16% |
| Canada | $318K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $106K | 3.8% |
| India | $85K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $71K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $55K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.47 per kg, 286% above the world average of $9.96. 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 transmission gears and sprockets imports (HS 8483.90): 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 8483.90: Transmission components: toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission gears and sprockets imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported transmission gears and sprockets worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission gears and sprockets to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($947 thousand), followed by China (18%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission gears and sprockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.47 per kg in 2024, 286% above the world average of $9.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transmission gears and sprockets to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission gears and sprockets?
The HS code for transmission gears and sprockets is subheading 8483.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8483 page.
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