Knitting machine imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported knitting machine worth $6.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $15.3 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 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 453 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 193 t |
Where Ethiopia imports knitting machine from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 98% |
| Italy | $96K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.3% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8447
| 8447.12 | Large circular knitting machines | 35% |
| 8447.20 | Flat knitting machines | 32% |
| 8447.90 | Lace and net making machines | 18% |
| 8447.11 | Small circular knitting machines | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8447.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.86 per kg, 63% below the world average of $12.99, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 knitting machine imports (HS 8447): 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 8447: Knitting machines, stitch-bonding machines and machines for making gimped yarn, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings, braid or net and machines for tufting.
Common questions
What is the value of knitting machine imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported knitting machine worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitting machine to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Italy (2%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of knitting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.86 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $12.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitting machine to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2020 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitting machine?
The HS code for knitting machine is heading 8447. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 8447.12 (35% of the value) and 8447.20 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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