Dyed artificial knit fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed artificial knit fabric by Ethiopia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (407 tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 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 | $2.5M | 407 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $439K | 35 t |
| 2021 | $679K | 132 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 433 t |
| 2019 | $827K | 160 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 244 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 174 t |
Where Ethiopia imports dyed artificial knit fabric from
Italy alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 60% |
| China | $1.0M | 39% |
| Sri Lanka | $23K | 0.9% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.24 per kg, close to the world average of $5.23.
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 dyed artificial knit fabric imports (HS 6006.42): 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 6006.42: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed artificial knit fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported dyed artificial knit fabric worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 407 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed artificial knit fabric to Ethiopia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (39%) and Sri Lanka (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of dyed artificial knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.24 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $5.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed artificial knit fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed artificial knit fabric?
The HS code for dyed artificial knit fabric is subheading 6006.42. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 page.
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