Knit swimwear and activewear exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $9.3 million of knit swimwear and activewear in 2024 (274 tonnes). That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 222% a year on average.
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 | $9.3M | 274 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 389 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 520 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 383 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 145 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 47 t |
| 2018 | $14K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $3K | 2 t |
Where Ethiopia exports knit swimwear and activewear to
Most of it went to Croatia (41%), United States (11%), Italy (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $3.8M | 41% |
| United States | $992K | 11% |
| Italy | $749K | 8% |
| Spain | $735K | 7.9% |
| Canada | $657K | 7.1% |
| France | $595K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $523K | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $263K | 2.8% |
| Poland | $224K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $135K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 6112
| 6112.41 | Women's synthetic swimwear | 98% |
| 6112.19 | Track suits (other materials) | 1.4% |
| 6112.31 | Men's synthetic swimwear | 0.8% |
| 6112.49 | Women's swimwear (other materials) | 0% |
| 6112.12 | Synthetic track suits | 0% |
| 6112.39 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0% |
| 6112.20 | Ski suits: knitted or crocheted | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6112.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.00 per kg, close to the world average of $32.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia knit swimwear and activewear exports (HS 6112): 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 6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit swimwear and activewear exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported knit swimwear and activewear worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy knit swimwear and activewear from Ethiopia?
Croatia was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 46 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 779% on the year.
What is the average export price of knit swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $34.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $32.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of knit swimwear and activewear from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3 thousand in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for knit swimwear and activewear is heading 6112. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6112.41 (98% of the value) and 6112.19 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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