Vehicle suspension systems imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported vehicle suspension systems worth $2.2 million (445 tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.4 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 | $2.2M | 445 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 561 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 418 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 399 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 516 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 544 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 512 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 569 t |
Where Ethiopia imports vehicle suspension systems from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Japan (30%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 49% |
| Japan | $653K | 30% |
| India | $254K | 12% |
| Italy | $95K | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $70K | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $9K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.85 per kg, 40% below the world average of $8.03, 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 suspension systems imports (HS 8708.80): 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 8708.80: Vehicle parts: suspension systems and parts thereof (including shock-absorbers).
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle suspension systems imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported vehicle suspension systems worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 445 tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle suspension systems to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Japan (30%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle suspension systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $8.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle suspension systems to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2019 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle suspension systems?
The HS code for vehicle suspension systems is subheading 8708.80. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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