Vegetable extracts imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.8 million of vegetable extracts in 2024 (183 tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.9 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 | $3.8M | 183 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 384 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 478 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 139 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 221 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 163 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 175 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 167 t |
Where Ethiopia imports vegetable extracts from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+360% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.5M | 92% |
| Turkey | $210K | 5.5% |
| China | $34K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0.7% |
| United States | $21K | 0.6% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1302
| 1302.13 | Hops extract | 92% |
| 1302.20 | Pectin and pectates | 5.5% |
| 1302.31 | Agar-agar | 0.7% |
| 1302.39 | Plant-derived thickeners | 0.7% |
| 1302.19 | Plant extracts and saps | 0.7% |
| 1302.32 | Guar and locust bean gum | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.94 per kg, 141% above the world average of $8.69. 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 vegetable extracts imports (HS 1302): 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 1302: Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable extracts imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported vegetable extracts worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply vegetable extracts to Ethiopia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of vegetable extracts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.94 per kg in 2024, 141% above the world average of $8.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vegetable extracts to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2019 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable extracts?
The HS code for vegetable extracts is heading 1302. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 1302.13 (92% of the value) and 1302.20 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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