Ethiopia
U.S. Trade with Ethiopia in 2024
Export Market Rank
#78 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$70.61 Million
3-Year Average
$238.15 Million
Compound Average Growth
-2.82% (2015-2024)
Total Export Value 2015 - 2024
Export Value by Commodity 2024
Top 10 Exports to Ethiopia in 2024
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coarse Grains (excl. corn) | $42.7 Million | 184,740 | $10.9 Million | 431% |
| Pulses | $6.92 Million | 17,368 | $23.24 Million | -65% |
| Food Preparations | $6.45 Million | 2,029 | $8 Million | 1630% |
| Vegetable Oils (excl. soybean) | $6.37 Million | 3,498 | $17.58 Million | -15% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $6.15 Million | 3,109 | $11.11 Million | 2499% |
| Other Consumer Oriented | $1.26 Million | 412 | $244,958 | 237% |
| Beef & Beef Products | $148,040 | 9 | $466,120 | --- |
| Sugar | $135,860 | 15 | $115,649 | --- |
| Nursery Products & Cut Flowers | $120,460 | 12 | $304,812 | 825% |
| Hides & Skins | $102,692 | --- | $760,372 | --- |
Data and Analysis
Attaché Report (GAIN)
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