Wire articles imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.1 million of wire articles in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $2.9 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 | $2.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 788 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 783 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 904 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 744 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 3.8K t |
Where Ethiopia imports wire articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 88% |
| India | $160K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $25K | 1.2% |
| Sweden | $16K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.5% |
| United States | $3K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, 65% below the world average of $2.55, 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 wire articles imports (HS 7326.20): 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 7326.20: Iron or steel: wire articles.
Common questions
What is the value of wire articles imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported wire articles worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire articles to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (8%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wire articles to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2019 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire articles?
The HS code for wire articles is subheading 7326.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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