Nonwoven fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nonwoven fabric by Ethiopia reached $12.1 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.0 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 | $12.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 800 t |
Where Ethiopia imports nonwoven fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.92 | Medium nonwoven natural fabric | 36% |
| 5603.11 | Light nonwoven synthetic fabric | 28% |
| 5603.91 | Light nonwoven natural fabric | 8.9% |
| 5603.12 | Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric | 8.3% |
| 5603.94 | Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 5.9% |
| 5603.93 | Heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 5.3% |
| 5603.14 | Very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 4.1% |
| 5603.13 | Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 59% below the world average of $4.06, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 nonwoven fabric imports (HS 5603): 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 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported nonwoven fabric worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonwoven fabric to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Kenya (1%) and Sri Lanka (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 385% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $4.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nonwoven fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 428%. The peak was 2022 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 5603.92 (36% of the value) and 5603.11 (28%).
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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