Welding supplies imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported welding supplies worth $4.1 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 5.0K t |
Where Ethiopia imports welding supplies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 93% |
| Italy | $175K | 4.3% |
| India | $45K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.5% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Coated arc welding electrodes | 92% |
| 8311.20 | Cored wire for arc welding | 4.6% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire for soldering and brazing | 3.6% |
| 8311.90 | Metal spraying wire and rods | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, 72% below the world average of $3.05, 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 welding supplies imports (HS 8311): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported welding supplies worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Italy (4%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welding supplies to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $10.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (92% of the value) and 8311.20 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for Ethiopia
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.