Knit fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit fabric by Ethiopia reached $37.5 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $55.4 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 | $37.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $35.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $38.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $46.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $55.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $52.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $41.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $27.7M | 7.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports knit fabric from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.4M | 57% |
| India | $7.2M | 19% |
| Sri Lanka | $6.0M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $499K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $335K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $179K | 0.5% |
| Taiwan | $62K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $55K | 0.2% |
| Cambodia | $52K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6006
| 6006.32 | Dyed synthetic knit fabric | 31% |
| 6006.22 | Dyed cotton knit fabric | 31% |
| 6006.34 | Printed synthetic knit fabric | 15% |
| 6006.90 | Knit fabric (other fibres) | 9.1% |
| 6006.42 | Dyed artificial knit fabric | 6.8% |
| 6006.24 | Printed cotton knit fabric | 3.9% |
| 6006.31 | Unbleached synthetic knit fabric | 1.3% |
| 6006.23 | Multi-colour cotton knit fabric | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.08 per kg, close to the world average of $6.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit fabric exports from Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia exported knit fabric worth $228 thousand (130 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 95% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $218K | 95% |
| Morocco | $5K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 1.7% |
| China | $1K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia knit fabric imports (HS 6006): 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: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of knit fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported knit fabric worth $37.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit fabric to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by India (19%) and Sri Lanka (16%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $6.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.7 million in 2017 to $37.5 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2020 at $55.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.9 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export knit fabric?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $228 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Morocco and Hong Kong. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $37.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit fabric?
The HS code for knit fabric is heading 6006. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6006.32 (31% of the value) and 6006.22 (31%).
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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