ethiopiaImport MarketChina Ethiopia's dominant supplier, shipping machinery, electronics, and infrastructure-related equipment.
ETHIOPIA IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
Ethiopia Import Data: See What Ethiopia Imports & Who Drives Demand
Access verified Ethiopia import data powered by official customs and shipment-level intelligence. Analyze Ethiopia's import statistics, monitor product demand, identify active importers, and explore buyer activity using TradeImeX's AI-powered trade data platform.
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CapitalAddis Ababa
Population132.9M
GDP$167B
Total merchandise import$9.25B
Global import rank123rd
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IMPORT MARKET
Ethiopia's Import Market at a Glance
Ethiopia's merchandise imports reached approximately $9.25B in 2025, up modestly from the prior year. As East Africa's largest population and a fast-industrialising economy, Ethiopia's import bill is led by machinery, aircraft, and electrical equipment, with fertilisers and pharmaceuticals also significant given the country's agricultural base and healthcare needs. Supply is concentrated among China, the United States, and France.
TradeImeX transforms official Ethiopia customs data into searchable, company-level trade intelligence for exporters, manufacturers, sourcing teams, and researchers.
$9.25BTotal Imports
+2.58%Annual Growth
95+Annual Growth
Database TypeCountry-Level Customs Import Records
PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE
Top Imports of Ethiopia by Product Category
TradeImeX's Ethiopia Import Data allows businesses to analyze the country's leading import categories using detailed HS code data. The largest imported product categories in 2025 include:
Top Importing Products
Nuclear reactors, boilersHS Chapter 84
$2.06B22.24%
Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereofHS Chapter 88
$1.69B18.23%
Electrical machinery and equipmentHS Chapter 85
$1.07B11.59%
FertilisersHS Chapter 31
$560.7M6.06%
Pharmaceutical productsHS Chapter 30
$399.6M4.32%
Vehicles HS Chapter 87
$340.9M3.68%
Mineral fuels, mineral oilsHS Chapter 27
$311.0M3.36%
Plastics and articles thereofHS Chapter 39
$279.9M3.03%
Miscellaneous chemical productsHS Chapter 38
$263.8M2.85%
Medical equipmentsHS Chapter 90
$221.0M2.39%
TOP IMPORT PARTNERS
Ethiopia Imports by Country: Key Trade Partners
Top 10 Import PartnersTrade value & share
| Rank | Country | Trade volume | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | $3.93B | (42.5%) |
| 2 |  USA | $1.44B | (15.5%) |
| 3 |  France | $715.0M | (7.7%) |
| 4 |  India | $470.8M | (5.1%) |
| 5 |  United Kingdom | $358.9M | (3.9%) |
| 6 |  Italy | $191.9M | (2.1%) |
| 7 |  South Korea | $177.3M | (1.9%) |
| 8 |  Singapore | $162.6M | (1.8%) |
| 9 |  Türkiye | $156.2M | (1.7%) |
| 10 |  germany | $139.6M | (1.5%) |
TradeImeX enables users to analyze Ethiopia imports by country, compare supplier performance, and understand sourcing concentration across global markets. The top import partners of Ethiopia include:
USA Supplies aircraft, machinery, and technology products to Ethiopia.
France A key supplier of aircraft and aviation-related equipment to Ethiopia.
India Ships pharmaceuticals, machinery, and vehicles to Ethiopia.
United Kingdom Supplies machinery and pharmaceutical products to Ethiopia.
Italy Ships machinery and manufactured goods to Ethiopia.
South Korea Supplies vehicles, electronics, and machinery to Ethiopia.
Singapore A trading hub supplying fuel and manufactured goods to Ethiopia.
Türkiye Ships textiles, machinery, and construction materials to Ethiopia.
Germany Supplies machinery and precision equipment to Ethiopia.
ETHIOPIA IMPORT INTELLIGENCE
AI-Powered Insights Reveal New Import Potential Across Ethiopia
TradeImeX AI converts Ethiopia import data into strategic trade intelligence by evaluating purchasing trends, supplier relationships, importer activity, sourcing patterns, and product movement. Discover emerging market opportunities, track evolving import requirements, identify reliable sourcing channels, and gain faster insight through AI-driven trade analytics.
Machinery, aircraft, and electrical equipment
Ethiopia's large, rapidly industrialising economy depends heavily on imported machinery, aircraft parts, and electrical equipment to sustain infrastructure and aviation expansion. A dominant supplier, China, leads this trade, supported by the United States and France for aviation-related equipment. Businesses can find opportunities by targeting importers seeking reliable, high-volume supply into a fast-growing East African market.
Growth opportunityMachinery, aircraft, and electrical equipment
Commercial targetSuppliers offering reliable, high-volume routes into East Africa's largest population market
Risk to monitorForeign currency shortages and heavy reliance on a single dominant supplier
Reflects import market scale, diversification, and consistency of demand.
Ethiopia's large population and expanding infrastructure programme support a broad, if China-concentrated, supplier base.
Machinery, aviation, and pharmaceutical importers seeking a foothold in Africa's second-most populous market.
COMMERCIAL USE CASES
How Ethiopia Import Data Supports Commercial Teams
Export Sales Teams
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Procurement & Sourcing
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FAQs
Ethiopia Import Data FAQs
What information is included in Ethiopia Import Data?
Our database includes importer names, supplier names, HS codes, shipment values, quantities, countries of origin, ports, shipment dates, and product descriptions from official Ethiopia customs data.
How large were Ethiopia's imports in 2025?
Ethiopia imported goods worth approximately $9.25B during 2025, a change of +2.58% compared with 2024.
Can I search Ethiopia imports by HS Code?
Yes. TradeImeX allows users to search Ethiopia imports by HS Code to analyze product demand, shipment trends, and importer activity.
Does the database include company-level shipment records?
Yes. Our Ethiopia importers' data provides verified company-level shipment records to support buyer identification, sourcing, and market research.
How does TradeImeX's AI search improve market research?
TradeImeX's AI search feature uses artificial intelligence to identify demand trends, buyer opportunities, supplier networks, and emerging product categories using real shipment data.
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