Yeast imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $12.9 million of yeast in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.4 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 | $12.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $14.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 827 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 2.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports yeast from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 71% |
| Kenya | $1.7M | 14% |
| Turkey | $944K | 7.3% |
| Denmark | $615K | 4.8% |
| France | $195K | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $109K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $59K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Active yeast | 86% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powder | 14% |
| 2102.20 | Inactive yeast | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
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 yeast imports (HS 2102): 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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported yeast worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Kenya (14%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of yeast to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. The peak was 2022 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (86% of the value) and 2102.30 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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