Men's knit shirt exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $12.5 million of men's knit shirt in 2024 (351 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.7 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 | $12.5M | 351 t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 762 t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 962 t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 524 t |
| 2020 | $17.2M | 578 t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 497 t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 498 t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 569 t |
Where Ethiopia exports men's knit shirt to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.3M | 98% |
| Canada | $64K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $54K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $27K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $10K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $7K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $5K | 0% |
| Estonia | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6105
| 6105.20 | Men's synthetic knit shirt | 99% |
| 6105.10 | Men's cotton knit shirt | 1.3% |
| 6105.90 | Men's knit shirt (other fibres) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6105.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.68 per kg, 29% above the world average of $27.62. 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 shirt imports to Ethiopia
Imports of men's knit shirt by Ethiopia reached $221 thousand in 2024 (26 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $189K | 86% |
| United States | $15K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $10K | 4.6% |
| Belgium | $3K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.5% |
| Slovenia | $1K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia men's knit shirt exports (HS 6105): 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 6105: Shirts; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit shirt exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported men's knit shirt worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 351 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's knit shirt from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by Canada (1%) and Japan (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 40 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's knit shirt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $35.68 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $27.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of men's knit shirt from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $19.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import men's knit shirt?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $221 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and Germany. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit shirt?
The HS code for men's knit shirt is heading 6105. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6105.20 (99% of the value) and 6105.10 (1%).
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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