Light cotton blend fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.0 million of light cotton blend fabric in 2024 (289 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.0 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 | $3.0M | 289 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 231 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 238 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 279 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 223 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 476 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 552 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 140 t |
Where Ethiopia imports light cotton blend fabric from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (49%), China (43%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.5M | 49% |
| China | $1.3M | 43% |
| India | $237K | 7.9% |
Product types under HS 5210
| 5210.31 | Dyed light plain cotton blend fabric | 25% |
| 5210.49 | Multi-colour light woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 23% |
| 5210.21 | Bleached light plain cotton blend fabric | 16% |
| 5210.39 | Dyed light woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 14% |
| 5210.11 | Unbleached light plain cotton blend fabric | 8.2% |
| 5210.32 | Dyed light twill cotton blend fabric | 7.3% |
| 5210.29 | Bleached light woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.46 per kg, close to the world average of $9.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light cotton blend fabric exports from Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia exported light cotton blend fabric worth $1.9 million (106 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia light cotton blend fabric imports (HS 5210): 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 5210: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton blend fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported light cotton blend fabric worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 289 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply light cotton blend fabric to Ethiopia?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (43%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of light cotton blend fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.46 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $9.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light cotton blend fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2018 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export light cotton blend fabric?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Kenya and the Netherlands. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for light cotton blend fabric is heading 5210. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 5210.31 (25% of the value) and 5210.49 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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