Glass bottles and jars exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of glass bottles and jars by Ethiopia reached $2.5 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 149% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 19.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $25K | 24 t |
| 2018 | $5K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $4K | 2 t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 43% below the world average of $0.98, 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.
Glass bottles and jars imports to Ethiopia
Ethiopia imported $1.6 million of glass bottles and jars in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 75% |
| India | $338K | 21% |
| France | $34K | 2.1% |
| Lebanon | $14K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia glass bottles and jars exports (HS 7010): 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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported glass bottles and jars worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass bottles and jars from Ethiopia?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Angola (0%) and Indonesia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 838% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of glass bottles and jars from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import glass bottles and jars?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and France. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $919 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In Ethiopia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7010.90. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7010 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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