Ethiopia: Tuner Block Market 2025

Tuner Block Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian tuner block market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption posted a significant increase. Tuner block consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tuner Block Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of tuner blocks, when their volume increased by 31% to X units. Overall, exports saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,433%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tuner block exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 2,081%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Angola (X units) was the main destination for tuner block exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe (X units), with a 2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Angola totaled +14.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (0.0% per year) and Sudan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Angola ($X) remains the key foreign market for tuner blocks exports from Ethiopia, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Angola totaled +19.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zimbabwe (-4.0% per year) and Sudan (+11.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tuner block export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, jumping by 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 75%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Angola (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Tuner Block Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

Tuner block imports into Ethiopia surged to X units in 2022, rising by 17% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 1,063%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, tuner block imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 702%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of tuner block to Ethiopia, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, tuner block imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X units), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +68.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+54.0% per year) and Egypt (+16.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tuner blocks to Ethiopia, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +70.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+34.6% per year) and Egypt (+9.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tuner block import price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -7.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per unit), while the price for South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform