Transmission shafts and cranks imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $12.0 million of transmission shafts and cranks in 2024 (98 tonnes). That is 346% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $12.0M | 98 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 277 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 823 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 258 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 306 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 251 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 71 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 131 t |
Where Ethiopia imports transmission shafts and cranks from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $10.3M | 86% |
| United States | $491K | 4.1% |
| Canada | $235K | 2% |
| Germany | $230K | 1.9% |
| India | $218K | 1.8% |
| China | $174K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $105K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $76K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $44K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $33K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $121.77 per kg, 1422% above the world average of $8.00. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia transmission shafts and cranks imports (HS 8483.10): 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 8483.10: Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission shafts and cranks imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported transmission shafts and cranks worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 98 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 346% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission shafts and cranks to Ethiopia?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by the United States (4%) and Canada (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 975% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission shafts and cranks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $121.77 per kg in 2024, 1422% above the world average of $8.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission shafts and cranks to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 613%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission shafts and cranks?
The HS code for transmission shafts and cranks is subheading 8483.10. 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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