Utility meters imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $36.8 million of utility meters in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 118% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $36.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 751 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 605 t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 582 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 388 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 244 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 425 t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 472 t |
Where Ethiopia imports utility meters from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.5M | 99% |
| Turkey | $130K | 0.4% |
| France | $64K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $42K | 0.1% |
| United States | $20K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $19K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0% |
| India | $9K | 0% |
| Germany | $8K | 0% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9028
| 9028.30 | Electric meters | 96% |
| 9028.20 | Water meters | 2.6% |
| 9028.90 | Utility meter parts | 1.8% |
| 9028.10 | Gas meters | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9028.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.79 per kg, close to the world average of $31.70.
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 utility meters imports (HS 9028): 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 9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of utility meters imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported utility meters worth $36.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 118% on 2023.
Which countries supply utility meters to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($36.5 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 520% on the year.
What is the average import price of utility meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.79 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $31.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of utility meters to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $36.8 million in 2024, an increase of 260%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for utility meters?
The HS code for utility meters is heading 9028. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9028.30 (96% of the value) and 9028.20 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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