Paper labels imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper labels by Ethiopia reached $6.7 million in 2024 (958 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.1 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 | $6.7M | 958 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 897 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 2.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports paper labels from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Czech Republic (9%), Hong Kong (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 45% |
| Czech Republic | $637K | 9.5% |
| Hong Kong | $584K | 8.7% |
| Croatia | $523K | 7.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $419K | 6.2% |
| India | $316K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $243K | 3.6% |
| France | $219K | 3.3% |
| United States | $218K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $113K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 4821
| 4821.10 | Printed paper labels | 91% |
| 4821.90 | Blank paper labels | 9.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.01 per kg, close to the world average of $6.14.
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 paper labels imports (HS 4821): 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 4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
Common questions
What is the value of paper labels imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported paper labels worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 958 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper labels to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the Czech Republic (9%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 670% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.01 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $6.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper labels to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper labels?
The HS code for paper labels is heading 4821. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4821.10 (91% of the value) and 4821.90 (9%).
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