Men's shirt exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $19.0 million of men's shirt in 2024 (486 tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $34.7 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 | $19.0M | 486 t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 734 t |
| 2022 | $21.2M | 699 t |
| 2021 | $27.2M | 883 t |
| 2020 | $23.5M | 954 t |
| 2019 | $34.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 712 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 127 t |
Where Ethiopia exports men's shirt to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.9M | 94% |
| Canada | $427K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $262K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $168K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $40K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $29K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $16K | 0.1% |
| Israel | $13K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6205
| 6205.20 | Cotton men's shirts | 72% |
| 6205.30 | Man-made men's shirts | 27% |
| 6205.90 | Men's shirts (other materials) | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6205.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.05 per kg, close to the world average of $33.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Men's shirt imports to Ethiopia
Imports of men's shirt by Ethiopia reached $645 thousand in 2024 (35 tonnes). Turkey alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $397K | 61% |
| China | $174K | 27% |
| Zimbabwe | $36K | 5.6% |
| India | $26K | 4% |
| Thailand | $7K | 1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia men's shirt exports (HS 6205): 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 6205: Shirts; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's shirt exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported men's shirt worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 486 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's shirt from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by Canada (2%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 56 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 478% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's shirt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $39.05 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $33.07 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 shirt from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 566%. The peak was 2019 at $34.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import men's shirt?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $645 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, China and Zimbabwe. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's shirt?
The HS code for men's shirt is heading 6205. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6205.20 (72% of the value) and 6205.30 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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