Men's knit clothing exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $6.4 million of men's knit clothing in 2024 (253 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $15.9 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 | $6.4M | 253 t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 711 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 147 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 210 t |
Where Ethiopia exports men's knit clothing to
United States alone took 81% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.2M | 81% |
| Canada | $801K | 12% |
| Germany | $261K | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $20K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.3% |
| China | $19K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $17K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $13K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $11K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6103
| 6103.42 | Men's cotton knit trousers | 68% |
| 6103.43 | Men's synthetic knit trousers | 28% |
| 6103.33 | Men's synthetic knit jacket | 4.5% |
| 6103.10 | Men's knit suit | 0.1% |
| 6103.31 | Men's wool knit jacket | 0% |
| 6103.49 | Men's knit trousers (other fibres) | 0% |
| 6103.39 | Men's knit jacket (other fibres) | 0% |
| 6103.41 | Men's wool knit trousers | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6103.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.45 per kg, 27% above the world average of $20.01. 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 knit clothing imports to Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia imported men's knit clothing worth $780 thousand (61 tonnes). China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $757K | 97% |
| Turkey | $11K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.7% |
| United States | $4K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia men's knit clothing exports (HS 6103): 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 6103: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit clothing exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported men's knit clothing worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 253 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's knit clothing from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Canada (12%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 51 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared export value was about $25.45 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $20.01 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 knit clothing from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. The peak was 2020 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import men's knit clothing?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $780 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Kenya. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit clothing?
The HS code for men's knit clothing is heading 6103. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6103.42 (67% of the value) and 6103.43 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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