Leather clothing and accessories exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $2.4 million of leather clothing and accessories in 2024 (154 tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.9 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 | 154 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 209 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 384 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 209 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 149 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 176 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 250 t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 218 t |
Where Ethiopia exports leather clothing and accessories to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 79% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.9M | 79% |
| China | $192K | 7.9% |
| Poland | $160K | 6.6% |
| Sweden | $92K | 3.8% |
| Japan | $30K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4203
| 4203.29 | Leather gloves (non-sport) | 98% |
| 4203.10 | Leather apparel | 1.2% |
| 4203.21 | Sports gloves (leather, padded) | 0.8% |
| 4203.30 | Leather belt | 0.2% |
| 4203.40 | Leather accessories (other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4203.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.85 per kg, 56% below the world average of $36.10, 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 clothing and accessories imports to Ethiopia
Imports of leather clothing and accessories by Ethiopia reached $1.4 million in 2024 (111 tonnes). China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 79% |
| Turkey | $136K | 9.5% |
| Spain | $90K | 6.3% |
| Italy | $27K | 1.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $14K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $10K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia leather clothing and accessories exports (HS 4203): 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 4203: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather clothing and accessories exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported leather clothing and accessories worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries buy leather clothing and accessories from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (8%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 31 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 23% on the year.
What is the average export price of leather clothing and accessories per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.85 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $36.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of leather clothing and accessories from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2018 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import leather clothing and accessories?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Spain. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather clothing and accessories?
The HS code for leather clothing and accessories is heading 4203. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4203.29 (98% of the value) and 4203.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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