Clothing fasteners imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.3 million of clothing fasteners in 2024 (270 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.2 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 | $2.3M | 270 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 647 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 666 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 532 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 608 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 592 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 214 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 133 t |
Where Ethiopia imports clothing fasteners from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 85% |
| Hong Kong | $99K | 4.3% |
| United States | $84K | 3.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $56K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $46K | 2% |
| France | $24K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.8% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8308
| 8308.10 | Metal hooks | 76% |
| 8308.90 | Metal buckles | 13% |
| 8308.20 | Metal rivets | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.55 per kg, 37% below the world average of $13.63, 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 clothing fasteners imports (HS 8308): 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 8308: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of clothing fasteners imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported clothing fasteners worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 270 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply clothing fasteners to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Hong Kong (4%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of clothing fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.55 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $13.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of clothing fasteners to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2018 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for clothing fasteners?
The HS code for clothing fasteners is heading 8308. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8308.10 (76% of the value) and 8308.90 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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