Dyed cotton knit fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $11.5 million of dyed cotton knit fabric in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $27.8 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 | $11.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 762 t |
| 2022 | $14.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $19.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports dyed cotton knit fabric from
The largest suppliers were Sri Lanka (47%), India (30%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.26 per kg, close to the world average of $6.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dyed cotton knit fabric exports from Ethiopia
Exports of dyed cotton knit fabric by Ethiopia reached $221 thousand in 2024 (130 tonnes). India alone took 98% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $218K | 98% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia dyed cotton knit fabric imports (HS 6006.22): 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 6006.22: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed cotton knit fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported dyed cotton knit fabric worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed cotton knit fabric to Ethiopia?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by India (30%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed cotton knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.26 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $6.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed cotton knit fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2020 at $27.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.4 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export dyed cotton knit fabric?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $221 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India and Hong Kong. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed cotton knit fabric?
The HS code for dyed cotton knit fabric is subheading 6006.22. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 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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