Cosmetic imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $4.2 million of cosmetic in 2024 (699 tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.3 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 | $4.2M | 699 t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 305 t |
Where Ethiopia imports cosmetic from
The largest suppliers were China (19%), South Africa (15%), France (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $798K | 19% |
| South Africa | $611K | 15% |
| France | $611K | 15% |
| Germany | $535K | 13% |
| India | $340K | 8.2% |
| Thailand | $273K | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $195K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $175K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $151K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $92K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 3304
| 3304.99 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan… | 76% |
| 3304.10 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | 10% |
| 3304.30 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations | 8.9% |
| 3304.20 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-up | 4.1% |
| 3304.91 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.96 per kg, 72% below the world average of $21.51, 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 cosmetic imports (HS 3304): 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 3304: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of cosmetic imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported cosmetic worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 699 tonnes. That ranks it 163rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply cosmetic to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($798 thousand), followed by South Africa (15%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of cosmetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.96 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $21.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cosmetic to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2019 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cosmetic?
The HS code for cosmetic is heading 3304. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3304.99 (76% of the value) and 3304.10 (10%).
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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