Valve and tap parts imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.5 million of valve and tap parts in 2024 (120 tonnes). That is 47% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.5M | 120 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 183 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 126 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 99 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 144 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 287 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 96 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 124 t |
Where Ethiopia imports valve and tap parts from
Most of the value came from United States (45%), China (16%), Philippines (13%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 45% |
| China | $561K | 16% |
| Philippines | $445K | 13% |
| Germany | $260K | 7.5% |
| India | $163K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $137K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $123K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $49K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.02 per kg, 48% above the world average of $19.65. 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.
Valve and tap parts exports from Ethiopia
Exports of valve and tap parts by Ethiopia reached $469 thousand in 2024 (0 tonnes). Philippines alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia valve and tap parts imports (HS 8481.90): 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 8481.90: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of valve and tap parts imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported valve and tap parts worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve and tap parts to Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (16%) and the Philippines (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve and tap parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.02 per kg in 2024, 48% above the world average of $19.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of valve and tap parts to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export valve and tap parts?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $469 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Philippines, Austria and Angola. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve and tap parts?
The HS code for valve and tap parts is subheading 8481.90. 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 8481 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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