Packing sacks and bags imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported packing sacks and bags worth $4.3 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.5 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 | $4.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 2.7K t |
Where Ethiopia imports packing sacks and bags from
India alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.7M | 62% |
| United States | $798K | 19% |
| China | $683K | 16% |
| Romania | $54K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $39K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $38K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $21K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.10 | Jute packing sacks | 62% |
| 6305.33 | Polypropylene packing sacks | 32% |
| 6305.39 | Man-made packing sacks | 3.3% |
| 6305.32 | Flexible intermediate bulk containers | 2.8% |
| 6305.90 | Packing sacks (other) | 0.3% |
| 6305.20 | Cotton packing sacks | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 34% below the world average of $2.73, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia packing sacks and bags imports (HS 6305): 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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported packing sacks and bags worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to Ethiopia?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by the United States (18%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $2.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing sacks and bags to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6305.10 (62% of the value) and 6305.33 (32%).
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