Vehicle inner tubes imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle inner tubes by Ethiopia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (946 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.6 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 | $2.1M | 946 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 578 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 628 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 561 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 468 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 575 t |
Where Ethiopia imports vehicle inner tubes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 70% |
| India | $526K | 26% |
| South Korea | $87K | 4.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 26% below the world average of $2.95, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia vehicle inner tubes imports (HS 4013.10): 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 4013.10: Rubber: inner tubes, of a kind used on motorcars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses and lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle inner tubes imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported vehicle inner tubes worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 946 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle inner tubes to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (26%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle inner tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $2.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle inner tubes to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2019 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle inner tubes?
The HS code for vehicle inner tubes is subheading 4013.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4013 page.
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