Furnishing textile imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furnishing textile by Ethiopia reached $5.9 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.6 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 | $5.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $47.6M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $32.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.5M | 785 t |
Where Ethiopia imports furnishing textile from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+595% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 84% |
| Kenya | $720K | 12% |
| France | $127K | 2.2% |
| India | $55K | 0.9% |
| United States | $12K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6304
| 6304.20 | Bed nets | 70% |
| 6304.91 | Knitted furnishing textiles | 19% |
| 6304.92 | Cotton furnishing textiles | 4.5% |
| 6304.93 | Synthetic furnishing textiles | 3.6% |
| 6304.99 | Furnishing textiles (other) | 2.4% |
| 6304.19 | Bedspreads | 0.2% |
| 6304.11 | Knitted bedspreads | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.95 per kg, 49% below the world average of $7.81, 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 furnishing textile imports (HS 6304): 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 6304: Furnishing articles; excluding those of heading no. 9404.
Common questions
What is the value of furnishing textile imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported furnishing textile worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply furnishing textile to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Kenya (12%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 595% on the year.
What is the average import price of furnishing textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.95 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $7.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furnishing textile to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.5 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $47.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnishing textile?
The HS code for furnishing textile is heading 6304. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6304.20 (70% of the value) and 6304.91 (19%).
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