Bed linen imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bed linen by Ethiopia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (444 tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 444 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 862 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 874 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 653 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 609 t |
Where Ethiopia imports bed linen from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 97% |
| Italy | $28K | 1.3% |
| Kenya | $13K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6302
| 6302.32 | Polyester bed linen | 29% |
| 6302.51 | Cotton table linen | 20% |
| 6302.22 | Printed polyester bed linen | 18% |
| 6302.10 | Knitted bed linen | 7.8% |
| 6302.31 | Cotton bed linen | 7.5% |
| 6302.93 | Synthetic kitchen and toilet linen | 6.9% |
| 6302.39 | Bed linen (other fibres) | 5.5% |
| 6302.60 | Cotton terry towels | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.00 per kg, 35% below the world average of $7.70, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bed linen exports from Ethiopia
Exports of bed linen by Ethiopia reached $653 thousand in 2024 (132 tonnes). Most of it went to Kenya (36%), Italy (28%), United States (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $237K | 36% |
| Italy | $182K | 28% |
| United States | $158K | 24% |
| Nigeria | $18K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $10K | 1.5% |
| Guatemala | $9K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $6K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia bed linen imports (HS 6302): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6302: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen.
Common questions
What is the value of bed linen imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported bed linen worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 444 tonnes. That ranks it 151st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply bed linen to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (1%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of bed linen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.00 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $7.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bed linen to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2019 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export bed linen?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $653 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Italy and the United States. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bed linen?
The HS code for bed linen is heading 6302. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6302.32 (29% of the value) and 6302.51 (20%).
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