Blanket imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported blanket worth $2.0 million (505 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.0 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 | $2.0M | 505 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 1.0K t |
Where Ethiopia imports blanket from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 79% |
| Kenya | $410K | 20% |
| United States | $10K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6301
| 6301.40 | Synthetic fibre blankets | 81% |
| 6301.90 | Blankets (other fibres) | 16% |
| 6301.20 | Wool blankets | 2.3% |
| 6301.30 | Cotton blankets | 0.5% |
| 6301.10 | Electric blankets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.05 per kg, 26% below the world average of $5.46, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia blanket imports (HS 6301): 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 6301: Blankets and travelling rugs.
Common questions
What is the value of blanket imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported blanket worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 505 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply blanket to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Kenya (20%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 718% on the year.
What is the average import price of blanket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.05 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $5.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of blanket to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2021 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for blanket?
The HS code for blanket is heading 6301. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6301.40 (81% of the value) and 6301.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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