Cotton women's trousers exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $6.5 million of cotton women's trousers in 2024 (256 tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $23.1 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 | $6.5M | 256 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 240 t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 968 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 652 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 235 t |
Where Ethiopia exports cotton women's trousers to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.8M | 74% |
| Italy | $485K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $320K | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $196K | 3% |
| Spain | $159K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $134K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $106K | 1.6% |
| France | $68K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $68K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $36K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.27 per kg, close to the world average of $21.60.
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 cotton women's trousers exports (HS 6204.62): 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 6204.62: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's trousers exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported cotton women's trousers worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 256 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton women's trousers from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Italy (8%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton women's trousers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $25.27 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $21.60 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 women's trousers from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2019 at $23.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import cotton women's trousers?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $255 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Zimbabwe and India. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's trousers?
The HS code for cotton women's trousers is subheading 6204.62. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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