X-ray apparatus imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $19.8 million of x-ray apparatus in 2024 (264 tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $30.4 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 | $19.8M | 265 t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 394 t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 248 t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 206 t |
| 2020 | $30.4M | 348 t |
| 2019 | $29.9M | 366 t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 166 t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 117 t |
Where Ethiopia imports x-ray apparatus from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 57% |
| France | $2.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $929K | 4.7% |
| United States | $891K | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $693K | 3.5% |
| Israel | $656K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $539K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $448K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $416K | 2.1% |
| India | $384K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 9022
| 9022.14 | Medical X-ray machines | 45% |
| 9022.12 | CT scanners | 25% |
| 9022.19 | Industrial X-ray equipment | 12% |
| 9022.90 | X-ray equipment parts | 8.3% |
| 9022.30 | X-ray tubes | 5.1% |
| 9022.29 | Industrial radiation equipment | 2.5% |
| 9022.13 | Dental X-ray machines | 1.1% |
| 9022.21 | Radiation therapy equipment | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9022.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $74.78 per kg, 34% below the world average of $113.83, 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 x-ray apparatus imports (HS 9022): 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 9022: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, x-ray tubes and other x-ray generators, high tens.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray apparatus imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported x-ray apparatus worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray apparatus to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by France (13%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $74.78 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $113.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of x-ray apparatus to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2020 at $30.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray apparatus?
The HS code for x-ray apparatus is heading 9022. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9022.14 (45% of the value) and 9022.12 (25%).
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