Wheat flour imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported wheat flour worth $6.1 million (17.4 thousand tonnes). That is 74% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 210% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $43.8 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 | $6.1M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 64.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 28.6K t |
| 2021 | $43.8M | 117.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 56.5K t |
| 2019 | $38.0M | 71.9K t |
| 2018 | $251K | 760 t |
| 2017 | $2K | 3 t |
Where Ethiopia imports wheat flour from
Turkey alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.1M | 100% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.45, 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 wheat flour imports (HS 1101): 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 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat flour imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported wheat flour worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat flour to Ethiopia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Italy (0%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of wheat flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat flour to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $43.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
The HS code for wheat flour is heading 1101. In Ethiopia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1101.00. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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