Whole milk powder unsweetened imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported whole milk powder unsweetened worth $3.0 million (602 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $13.9 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 | $3.0M | 602 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 982 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 813 t |
Where Ethiopia imports whole milk powder unsweetened from
Uganda alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.05 per kg, 29% above the world average of $3.91. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 whole milk powder unsweetened imports (HS 0402.21): 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 0402.21: Dairy produce: milk and cream, concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, in powder, granules or other solid forms, of a fat content exceeding 1.5% (by weight).
Common questions
What is the value of whole milk powder unsweetened imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported whole milk powder unsweetened worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 602 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply whole milk powder unsweetened to Ethiopia?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the Netherlands (33%) and Ireland (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of whole milk powder unsweetened per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.05 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $3.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of whole milk powder unsweetened to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2020 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for whole milk powder unsweetened?
The HS code for whole milk powder unsweetened is subheading 0402.21. It sits in HS chapter 04 (dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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