Welded steel tubes imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded steel tubes by Ethiopia reached $9.2 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $48.0 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 | $9.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $26.1M | 19.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $39.8M | 26.8K t |
| 2019 | $48.0M | 23.2K t |
| 2018 | $19.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $28.6M | 28.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports welded steel tubes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 69% |
| India | $1.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $501K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $346K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $174K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $69K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $58K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $16K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 57% |
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 14% |
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 11% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 10% |
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 6.9% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 1% |
| 7306.11 | Stainless line pipe | 0.1% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.39, 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.
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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 7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported welded steel tubes worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by India (18%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.6 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2019 at $48.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7306.30 (57% of the value) and 7306.61 (14%).
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