Costume jewelry imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $4.2 million of costume jewelry in 2024 (77 tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 77 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 304 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 234 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 300 t |
| 2020 | $661K | 198 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 314 t |
| 2018 | $775K | 94 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 197 t |
Where Ethiopia imports costume jewelry from
China alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 94% |
| United Kingdom | $187K | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $35K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7117
| 7117.19 | Base metal costume jewelry | 90% |
| 7117.90 | Non-metal costume jewelry | 9.1% |
| 7117.11 | Base metal cuff links | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7117.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.03 per kg, 46% above the world average of $37.81. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 costume jewelry imports (HS 7117): 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 7117: Imitation jewellery.
Common questions
What is the value of costume jewelry imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported costume jewelry worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply costume jewelry to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (4%) and Hong Kong (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 705% on the year.
What is the average import price of costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.03 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $37.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of costume jewelry to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for costume jewelry?
The HS code for costume jewelry is heading 7117. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 7117.19 (90% of the value) and 7117.90 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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