Lingerie and corsetry exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia exported lingerie and corsetry worth $12.5 million (188 tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 314% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.3 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 | $12.5M | 188 t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 207 t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 307 t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 301 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 71 t |
| 2018 | $336K | 9 t |
| 2017 | $1K | - |
Where Ethiopia exports lingerie and corsetry to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.3M | 50% |
| Croatia | $2.9M | 24% |
| Italy | $973K | 7.8% |
| France | $715K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $615K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $372K | 3% |
| Poland | $189K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $117K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $99K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $62K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6212
| 6212.10 | Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 98% |
| 6212.90 | Braces and garters | 2.4% |
| 6212.20 | Girdles and panty girdles | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6212.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $66.42 per kg, 74% above the world average of $38.27. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lingerie and corsetry imports to Ethiopia
Imports of lingerie and corsetry by Ethiopia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (145 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 76% |
| Hong Kong | $524K | 24% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia lingerie and corsetry exports (HS 6212): 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 6212: Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of lingerie and corsetry exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported lingerie and corsetry worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 188 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy lingerie and corsetry from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Croatia (24%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 723% on the year.
What is the average export price of lingerie and corsetry per kg?
The average declared export value was about $66.42 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $38.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of lingerie and corsetry from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import lingerie and corsetry?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Hong Kong and Turkey. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lingerie and corsetry?
The HS code for lingerie and corsetry is heading 6212. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6212.10 (98% of the value) and 6212.90 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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