Men's clothing exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $48.9 million of men's clothing in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $80.7 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 | $48.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $59.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $80.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $62.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $59.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $67.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 498 t |
Where Ethiopia exports men's clothing to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $36.2M | 74% |
| France | $4.5M | 9.2% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 4% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $533K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $490K | 1% |
| Austria | $337K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $310K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6203
| 6203.42 | Cotton men's trousers | 40% |
| 6203.43 | Synthetic men's trousers | 26% |
| 6203.33 | Synthetic men's jackets | 19% |
| 6203.31 | Wool men's jackets | 8.5% |
| 6203.41 | Wool men's trousers | 3.8% |
| 6203.49 | Men's trousers (other materials) | 1.1% |
| 6203.32 | Cotton men's jackets | 1% |
| 6203.12 | Synthetic men's suits | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.16 per kg, 25% above the world average of $26.60. 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.
Men's clothing imports to Ethiopia
Ethiopia imported $3.8 million of men's clothing in 2024 (387 tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (45%), China (39%), United States (6%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.7M | 45% |
| China | $1.5M | 39% |
| United States | $243K | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $195K | 5.1% |
| India | $90K | 2.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $28K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $25K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $10K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia men's clothing exports (HS 6203): 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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's clothing exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported men's clothing worth $48.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's clothing from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($36.2 million), followed by France (9%) and Canada (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 73 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 398% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's clothing per kg?
The average declared export value was about $33.16 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $26.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of men's clothing from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $48.9 million in 2024, an increase of 403%. The peak was 2022 at $80.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.2 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import men's clothing?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and the United States. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $45.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
The HS code for men's clothing is heading 6203. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6203.42 (40% of the value) and 6203.43 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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