Knit t-shirt (other fibres) exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $2.4 million of knit t-shirt (other fibres) in 2024 (96 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.1 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 | $2.4M | 96 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 513 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 997 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 723 t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 579 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 251 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 158 t |
Where Ethiopia exports knit t-shirt (other fibres) to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 61% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 61% |
| United States | $457K | 19% |
| Spain | $213K | 8.9% |
| France | $59K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $45K | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $35K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $35K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $24K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $13K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.99 per kg, close to the world average of $23.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit t-shirt (other fibres) imports to Ethiopia
Imports of knit t-shirt (other fibres) by Ethiopia reached $666 thousand in 2024 (66 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $478K | 72% |
| China | $95K | 14% |
| Germany | $36K | 5.4% |
| United States | $29K | 4.3% |
| Israel | $16K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $9K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia knit t-shirt (other fibres) exports (HS 6109.90): 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 6109.90: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit t-shirt (other fibres) exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported knit t-shirt (other fibres) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 96 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy knit t-shirt (other fibres) from Ethiopia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 45 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average export price of knit t-shirt (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $24.99 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $23.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of knit t-shirt (other fibres) from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2019 at $13.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import knit t-shirt (other fibres)?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $666 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and Germany. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit t-shirt (other fibres)?
The HS code for knit t-shirt (other fibres) is subheading 6109.90. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
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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