Narrow elastic woven fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of narrow elastic woven fabric by Ethiopia reached $3.2 million in 2024 (264 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.7 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 | $3.2M | 264 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 508 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 732 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 895 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 740 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 771 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 234 t |
| 2017 | $603K | 80 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.27 per kg, close to the world average of $11.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia narrow elastic woven fabric imports (HS 5806.20): 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 5806.20: Fabrics: narrow (excluding pile fabrics), containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow elastic woven fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported narrow elastic woven fabric worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow elastic woven fabric to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Sri Lanka (19%) and Hong Kong (15%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow elastic woven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.27 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $11.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow elastic woven fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $603 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 437%. The peak was 2021 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow elastic woven fabric?
The HS code for narrow elastic woven fabric is subheading 5806.20. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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