Wood joinery and carpentry imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported wood joinery and carpentry worth $2.5 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 62% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.2 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 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 2.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports wood joinery and carpentry from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 51% |
| Turkey | $529K | 21% |
| Spain | $283K | 11% |
| Italy | $259K | 10% |
| Malaysia | $71K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $69K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $23K | 0.9% |
| Israel | $8K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4418
| 4418.20 | Wooden doors | 63% |
| 4418.99 | Wood joinery and carpentry (other) | 16% |
| 4418.75 | Engineered wood flooring | 8.2% |
| 4418.79 | Wood flooring panels (other) | 5.1% |
| 4418.40 | Concrete shuttering | 5.1% |
| 4418.10 | Wooden windows | 3.1% |
| 4418.74 | Mosaic flooring panels | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, close to the world average of $2.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia wood joinery and carpentry imports (HS 4418): 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 4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes.
Common questions
What is the value of wood joinery and carpentry imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported wood joinery and carpentry worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood joinery and carpentry to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood joinery and carpentry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wood joinery and carpentry to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood joinery and carpentry?
The HS code for wood joinery and carpentry is heading 4418. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4418.20 (63% of the value) and 4418.99 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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