Dyed synthetic knit fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed synthetic knit fabric by Ethiopia reached $11.6 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.9 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 | $11.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 2.4K t |
Where Ethiopia imports dyed synthetic knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 86% |
| Sri Lanka | $606K | 5.2% |
| Germany | $495K | 4.3% |
| Singapore | $335K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $96K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $62K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $42K | 0.4% |
| India | $28K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.33 per kg, 22% below the world average of $5.58, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia dyed synthetic knit fabric imports (HS 6006.32): 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 6006.32: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed synthetic knit fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported dyed synthetic knit fabric worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed synthetic knit fabric to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Sri Lanka (5%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 930% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed synthetic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.33 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $5.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dyed synthetic knit fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed synthetic knit fabric?
The HS code for dyed synthetic knit fabric is subheading 6006.32. 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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