HOWO trucks for Ethiopia: prices and import guide
Ethiopia drives on the right and has no sea port of its own: almost every truck lands at Djibouti and travels inland by road. Payment usually runs through an Ethiopian bank, so the import permit and foreign-currency approval should be settled before the truck is built.
Updated
- Drive side
- Left-hand drive
- Entry route
- Djibouti port, then road
- Before shipping
- Import permit and bank approval
- Common models
- Dump trucks, tractors, water tankers
HOWO truck price for Ethiopia
The truck price in China is the same for every market. For Ethiopia we quote left-hand drive, shipped via Djibouti port, then road. Your landed cost adds sea freight, import duty, taxes and clearing in Ethiopia.
| Condition | Price range, USD per truck, EXW Jining, China |
|---|---|
| Standard refurbished | USD 16,000 – 20,000 |
| High-standard refurbished | USD 20,000 – 24,000 |
| Brand new | USD 32,000 – 36,000 |
| Condition | Price range, USD per truck, EXW Jining, China |
|---|---|
| Standard refurbished | USD 16,000 – 20,000 |
| High-standard refurbished | USD 20,000 – 24,000 |
| Brand new | USD 29,000 – 33,000 |
Guide prices, updated October 2026. Your written quotation confirms the exact price for the specification, drive side and quantity. Sea freight is not included: shipping rates change week to week, so we quote freight to your port when the truck is ready to ship.
What each refurbishment level includes · Used HOWO trucks for Ethiopia
What to get right before you order
- 01Order left-hand drive: Ethiopia drives on the right.
- 02Start the import permit and bank process first. The proforma invoice we issue is the document your bank works from.
- 03Plan the Djibouti corridor with your clearing agent, including inland transport to Addis Ababa or the project site.
- 04Letters of Credit are common for Ethiopia. We accept L/C and prepare the documents to match its terms exactly.
Straight answers
Which port do trucks for Ethiopia use?
Djibouti. The truck is discharged there and driven or trucked inland under transit.
Is left-hand drive required?
Yes. Ethiopia drives on the right, so trucks are supplied in left-hand drive.
Can I pay by Letter of Credit?
Yes. We work with L/C from Ethiopian banks and match every document to the credit's terms.
Also shipping to East Africa
Shipping to Ethiopia
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