Ethiopia Trade Data
Ethiopia Import Export Data, Ethiopia Customs and Shipment Data
Ethiopia is Africa's second most populous country and a major exporter of coffee (HS 09), oilseeds (HS 12), cut flowers (HS 06), pulses (HS 07), and textiles (HS 61-62). Major export markets include the United States, Saudi Arabia, Germany, the Netherlands, and China. Ethiopia runs a significant trade deficit, with imports concentrated in machinery (HS 84), petroleum (HS 27), vehicles (HS 87), iron & steel (HS 72), and pharmaceutical products (HS 30). As a landlocked country, Ethiopia relies primarily on the port of Djibouti for international trade. Ethiopia applies HS 2017 with 8-digit codes under the Ethiopian Customs Tariff, administered by the Ethiopian Customs Commission, within the COMESA (FTA), AfCFTA framework. Ethiopia is a WTO observer. Trade figures on this page are based on Ethiopia's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.
Ethiopia Import Data
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Ethiopia Mirror Data
Ethiopia Bill of Lading Data
Ethiopia Shipping Data
Ethiopia Importers Database
Ethiopia Exporters Database
Ethiopia Traders Contacts
Ethiopia Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Ethiopia trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Ethiopia's Top Import Product Sector based on Ethiopia trade data?
Ethiopia import data 2021 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Machines (18.0%), based on verified Ethiopia trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2021, Ethiopia as a global importer, ranks at 80 / 149, with a total import value of US$ 15.23B.
Top 3 Ethiopia Import Product Sector 2021:
Machines
Imported at US$ 2.73B , accounting for 18.0% of total imports
Chemical Products
Imported at US$ 2.16B , accounting for 14.2% of total imports
Vegetable Products
Imported at US$ 2.03B , accounting for 13.3% of total imports
What are Ethiopia's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2021 vs 2020
Import trade grew by +37.7% , from US$ 11.05B to US$ 15.23B
2020 vs 2019
Import trade declined by -16.1% , from US$ 13.18B to US$ 11.05B
2019 vs 2018
Import trade declined by -2.0% , from US$ 13.45B to US$ 13.18B
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What are Ethiopia top 3 import products by HS codes in 2021?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2021: HS 84 (US$ 1.73B)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2021: HS 10 (US$ 1.68B)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2021: HS 15 (US$ 1.40B)
Who are Ethiopia top 3 import trade partners in 2021?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2021: China (US$ 4.04B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2021: India (US$ 2.40B)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2021: United States (US$ 1.17B)
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Ethiopia Customs Data & Import-Export Shipment Data
How to use Ethiopia customs data to track corridor shipments, port access, and inland market supply flows?
- Search shipment records by product, HS code, importer, exporter, origin, and transaction date.
- Track how goods move through Ethiopia across ports, inland corridors, and neighboring growth markets.
- Monitor shipment activity linked to logistics corridors, essential imports, and export-oriented sectors.
- Use customs data to understand supply access, route dependence, and cross-border product movement.
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Ethiopia Corridor Trade Insights & Connectivity Analytics
How to use Ethiopia customs data to analyse trade connectivity, route dependence, and regional market movement?
- Visualise import-export trends by product, route, partner country, trade value, and shipment frequency.
- Compare surrounding markets to see how demand, logistics access, and trade direction differ across the region.
- Detect route shifts, growing product categories, and changing commercial links over time.
- Turn customs records into route-level intelligence for regional expansion, supply planning, and market prioritisation.
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Ethiopia Cross-Border Buyer & Supply Chain Intelligence
How to use Ethiopia customs data to find active importers, buyers, suppliers, and corridor-linked traders?
- Identify companies importing, exporting, or distributing products through Ethiopia's trade corridors.
- Discover which buyers and suppliers appear consistently in shipment records and nearby regional flows.
- Build lead lists based on route-connected trade activity rather than static contact databases.
- Support distributor search, sourcing strategy, and cross-border partner development with shipment-based intelligence.
Ethiopia Import Export Trade Data Coverage
Ethiopia Import Data
How can Ethiopia import data help businesses identify active importers, corridor buyers, and regional supply opportunities?
- Access detailed Ethiopia shipment records covering essential imports, industrial goods, and corridor-linked trade categories.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across port access routes, inland corridors, and Indian Ocean connections.
- Identify active importers and corridor-linked buyers operating in Ethiopia's East African trade network.
- Discover sourcing opportunities and buyer-supplier networks linked to logistics corridors and regional growth market demand.
Ethiopia Export Data
How can Ethiopia export data help businesses identify international buyers and track corridor and regional export activity?
- Search by Ethiopia exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across agricultural, commodity, and corridor-traded product lines.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to East African and Indian Ocean export corridors.
- Identify new international buyers and regional market opportunities for Ethiopia's corridor-linked exports.
- Analyse Ethiopia's export flow, corridor concentration, and cross-border trading patterns.
Ethiopia Trade Data Analytics
How can Ethiopia trade data analytics uncover corridor trade trends, connectivity patterns, and East Africa market insights?
- Apply big data analysis on Ethiopia historical trade records across essential goods, agricultural, and corridor-linked trade sectors.
- Track Ethiopia import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for corridor and regional connectivity trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to East African trade corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand route dependence, supply access, and regional connectivity.
- Identify top-performing corridor markets and regional trade opportunities in Ethiopia.
Advantages of Ethiopia Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
2021 Ethiopia Imports
US $15.23B2021 Ethiopia Exports
US $3.03BWhat trade insights are included in Ethiopia import and export trade data?
Ethiopia trade data provides detailed shipment records, including importer/exporter names, HS codes, product descriptions, values, and ports, enabling accurate analysis of trade flows and partner identification.
How to find international buyers and suppliers using Ethiopia trade data?
Use Ethiopia import-export data to identify verified buyers and suppliers by filtering shipment records through HS codes, product keywords, and company names for targeted B2B prospecting.
How to analyse Ethiopia trade trends and market demand using Ethiopia trade data?
Ethiopia trade data analytics helps track import and export trends, monitor demand by HS code, evaluate top trading partners, and uncover market opportunities through insights from historical and near-real-time trade data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ethiopia Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Ethiopia in 2021?
On the export side, the leading export product is Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS 09) with a total export value of US$ 1.18B, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 3.03B. Key export categories also include Vegetable Products.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Ethiopia. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
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