Non-cellular plastic film imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-cellular plastic film by Ethiopia reached $5.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.5 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 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 1.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports non-cellular plastic film from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), India (25%), United States (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+586% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 25% |
| India | $1.3M | 25% |
| United States | $985K | 18% |
| France | $717K | 13% |
| Germany | $258K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $215K | 4% |
| South Korea | $120K | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $119K | 2.2% |
| Kenya | $104K | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $54K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.87 per kg, close to the world average of $4.63.
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 non-cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.90): 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 3921.90: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, other than cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of non-cellular plastic film imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported non-cellular plastic film worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-cellular plastic film to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (25%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 586% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $4.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-cellular plastic film to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2019 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-cellular plastic film?
The HS code for non-cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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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