Made-up textile articles imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of made-up textile articles by Ethiopia reached $2.7 million in 2024 (244 tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $57.0 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 | $2.7M | 244 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 418 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 500 t |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 929 t |
| 2020 | $57.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 375 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 353 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 177 t |
Where Ethiopia imports made-up textile articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 67% |
| United States | $202K | 7.5% |
| Germany | $153K | 5.7% |
| France | $145K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $84K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $80K | 3% |
| Kenya | $77K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $33K | 1.2% |
| Canada | $27K | 1% |
Product types under HS 6307
| 6307.90 | Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | 83% |
| 6307.20 | Life-jackets | 12% |
| 6307.10 | Cleaning cloths | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.98 per kg, 22% above the world average of $8.99. 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.
Made-up textile articles exports from Ethiopia
Ethiopia exported $921 thousand of made-up textile articles in 2024 (98 tonnes). United States alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $580K | 63% |
| Germany | $282K | 31% |
| Zimbabwe | $23K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $8K | 0.9% |
| Australia | $5K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia made-up textile articles imports (HS 6307): 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 6307: Textiles; made up articles n.e.c. in chapter 63, including dress patterns.
Common questions
What is the value of made-up textile articles imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported made-up textile articles worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 244 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply made-up textile articles to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 225% on the year.
What is the average import price of made-up textile articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.98 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $8.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of made-up textile articles to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2020 at $57.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export made-up textile articles?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $921 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Zimbabwe. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for made-up textile articles?
The HS code for made-up textile articles is heading 6307. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6307.90 (83% of the value) and 6307.20 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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