Knit sweater exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of knit sweater by Ethiopia reached $25.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $50.7 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 | $25.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $39.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $50.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 438 t |
Where Ethiopia exports knit sweater to
Most of it went to United States (27%), Spain (19%), Italy (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.9M | 27% |
| Spain | $4.7M | 19% |
| Italy | $3.7M | 15% |
| France | $3.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 9.6% |
| Poland | $828K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $402K | 1.6% |
| Canada | $379K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $369K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $353K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 6110
| 6110.30 | Synthetic knit sweater | 54% |
| 6110.20 | Cotton knit sweater | 29% |
| 6110.11 | Wool knit sweater | 16% |
| 6110.12 | Cashmere knit sweater | 0.4% |
| 6110.90 | Knit sweater (other fibres) | 0.2% |
| 6110.19 | Fine animal hair knit sweater | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6110.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.87 per kg, close to the world average of $26.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit sweater imports to Ethiopia
Ethiopia imported $6.0 million of knit sweater in 2024 (136 tonnes). China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 94% |
| Turkey | $283K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.5% |
| United States | $23K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia knit sweater exports (HS 6110): 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 6110: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit sweater exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported knit sweater worth $25.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy knit sweater from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Spain (19%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 74 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average export price of knit sweater per kg?
The average declared export value was about $21.87 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $26.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of knit sweater from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $25.2 million in 2024, an increase of 274%. The peak was 2022 at $50.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.1 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import knit sweater?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Germany. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit sweater?
The HS code for knit sweater is heading 6110. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6110.30 (54% of the value) and 6110.20 (29%).
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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