Knitted pile fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $8.8 million of knitted pile fabric in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.2 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 | $8.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $23.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 4.3K t |
Product types under HS 6001
| 6001.92 | Synthetic pile knit fabric | 81% |
| 6001.21 | Cotton loop pile fabric | 12% |
| 6001.91 | Cotton pile knit fabric | 3% |
| 6001.10 | Long pile knit fabric | 2.4% |
| 6001.22 | Synthetic loop pile fabric | 1% |
| 6001.99 | Pile knit fabric (other fibres) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, close to the world average of $4.44.
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 knitted pile fabric imports (HS 6001): 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 6001: Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted pile fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported knitted pile fabric worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted pile fabric to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of knitted pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $4.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitted pile fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted pile fabric?
The HS code for knitted pile fabric is heading 6001. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6001.92 (81% of the value) and 6001.21 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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