Cotton knit sweater exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia exported cotton knit sweater worth $7.3 million (267 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.3M | 267 t |
| 2023 | $12.6M | 741 t |
| 2022 | $25.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 453 t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 640 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 535 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 481 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 84 t |
Where Ethiopia exports cotton knit sweater to
United States alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.5M | 76% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 18% |
| Canada | $336K | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $13K | 0.2% |
| Serbia | $13K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.1% |
| France | $8K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $6K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.30 per kg, close to the world average of $24.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton knit sweater imports to Ethiopia
Imports of cotton knit sweater by Ethiopia reached $5.6 million in 2024 (102 tonnes). China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 99% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.4% |
| United States | $15K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia cotton knit sweater exports (HS 6110.20): 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 6110.20: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit sweater exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported cotton knit sweater worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 267 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton knit sweater from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 76% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Spain (18%) and Canada (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton knit sweater per kg?
The average declared export value was about $27.30 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $24.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cotton knit sweater from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 462%. The peak was 2022 at $25.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import cotton knit sweater?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and the United States. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit sweater?
The HS code for cotton knit sweater is subheading 6110.20. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6110 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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