Other synthetic staple fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $4.3 million of other synthetic staple fabric in 2024 (487 tonnes). That is 48% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.4 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 | $4.3M | 487 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 939 t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 667 t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 872 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 750 t |
Where Ethiopia imports other synthetic staple fabric from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 69% |
| India | $1.2M | 29% |
| Kenya | $62K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5515
| 5515.11 | Polyester and viscose rayon blend | 93% |
| 5515.13 | Polyester and wool blend | 6.3% |
| 5515.99 | Synthetic blend fabric (other) | 0.4% |
| 5515.12 | Polyester and man-made filament blend | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.87 per kg, close to the world average of $8.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55.
Common questions
What is the value of other synthetic staple fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 487 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply other synthetic staple fabric to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (29%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of other synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $8.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other synthetic staple fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for other synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for other synthetic staple fabric is heading 5515. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 5515.11 (93% of the value) and 5515.13 (6%).
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