Valve imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported valve worth $31.0 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $39.4 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 | $31.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $34.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $28.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $39.4M | 2.6K t |
Where Ethiopia imports valve from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), United States (23%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 32% |
| United States | $7.2M | 23% |
| Italy | $5.3M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 5.8% |
| France | $629K | 2% |
| India | $546K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $497K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $482K | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $448K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Pipe and boiler control valves | 68% |
| 8481.90 | Valve and tap parts | 11% |
| 8481.20 | Hydraulic and pneumatic valves | 8.8% |
| 8481.30 | Check valves | 5.1% |
| 8481.40 | Safety and relief valves | 4.7% |
| 8481.10 | Pressure reducing valves | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.64 per kg, 23% below the world average of $24.30, 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.
Valve exports from Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia exported valve worth $1.2 million (43 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Philippines (38%), Malaysia (21%), Estonia (21%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+830% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $469K | 38% |
| Malaysia | $254K | 21% |
| Estonia | $253K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 8.1% |
| Denmark | $56K | 4.6% |
| Nigeria | $28K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $23K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 1% |
| South Korea | $11K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia valve imports (HS 8481): 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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported valve worth $31.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by the United States (23%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.64 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $24.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of valve to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.4 million in 2017 to $31.0 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $39.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.7 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export valve?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Philippines, Malaysia and Estonia. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $29.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (68% of the value) and 8481.90 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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