Elastic knitted fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of elastic knitted fabric by Ethiopia reached $17.5 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $28.3 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 | $17.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 900 t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $28.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 713 t |
Where Ethiopia imports elastic knitted fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Sri Lanka (30%), Italy (29%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 40% |
| Sri Lanka | $5.2M | 30% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 29% |
| Hong Kong | $139K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $46K | 0.3% |
| India | $30K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6004
| 6004.10 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric… | 99% |
| 6004.90 | Wide elastic knit fabric | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.91 per kg, 24% above the world average of $8.01. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Elastic knitted fabric exports from Ethiopia
Exports of elastic knitted fabric by Ethiopia reached $11.7 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Italy alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+510% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $9.5M | 82% |
| Turkey | $908K | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $515K | 4.4% |
| China | $232K | 2% |
| Tunisia | $87K | 0.8% |
| Colombia | $76K | 0.7% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $53K | 0.5% |
| India | $38K | 0.3% |
| Ukraine | $35K | 0.3% |
| United States | $32K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia elastic knitted fabric imports (HS 6004): 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 6004: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of elastic knitted fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported elastic knitted fabric worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply elastic knitted fabric to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Sri Lanka (30%) and Italy (29%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 241% on the year.
What is the average import price of elastic knitted fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.91 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $8.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of elastic knitted fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 356%. The peak was 2021 at $28.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export elastic knitted fabric?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $11.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Turkey and the United Kingdom. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for elastic knitted fabric?
The HS code for elastic knitted fabric is heading 6004. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6004.10 (99% of the value) and 6004.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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