Leather bags and cases imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported leather bags and cases worth $10.7 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.8 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 | $10.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $23.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports leather bags and cases from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.7M | 92% |
| United Kingdom | $244K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $139K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $93K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $92K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $82K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $65K | 0.6% |
| United States | $59K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $39K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $30K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.12 | Luggage (plastic or textile) | 65% |
| 4202.22 | Handbag (plastic or textile) | 11% |
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) | 10% |
| 4202.32 | Small goods (plastic or textile) | 5.4% |
| 4202.29 | Handbag (fibre or paperboard) | 3% |
| 4202.11 | Leather luggage | 1.7% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) | 0.8% |
| 4202.19 | Luggage (fibre or paperboard) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.54 per kg, 72% below the world average of $20.00, 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.
Leather bags and cases exports from Ethiopia
Ethiopia exported $2.1 million of leather bags and cases in 2024 (70 tonnes). United States alone took 72% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 72% |
| Italy | $409K | 20% |
| Japan | $92K | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $17K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $14K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.3% |
| Serbia | $4K | 0.2% |
| China | $3K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia leather bags and cases imports (HS 4202): 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 4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported leather bags and cases worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 761% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.54 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $20.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather bags and cases to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2022 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export leather bags and cases?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Italy and Japan. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4202.12 (65% of the value) and 4202.22 (11%).
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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