Pile fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.4 million of pile fabric in 2024 (675 tonnes). That is 75% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.4M | 675 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 474 t |
| 2022 | $382K | 87 t |
| 2021 | $945K | 194 t |
| 2020 | $963K | 201 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 344 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 475 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 455 t |
Where Ethiopia imports pile fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 100% |
| India | $9K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5801
| 5801.33 | Synthetic pile fabric, other weft | 84% |
| 5801.22 | Cotton corduroy | 7.5% |
| 5801.27 | Cotton pile fabric, warp | 4.3% |
| 5801.32 | Synthetic corduroy | 3.6% |
| 5801.90 | Pile fabric (other materials) | 0.4% |
| 5801.31 | Synthetic pile fabric, uncut | 0.1% |
| 5801.37 | Synthetic pile fabric, warp | 0% |
| 5801.26 | Fabrics: chenille, of cotton, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, 55% below the world average of $7.96, 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 pile fabric imports (HS 5801): 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 5801: Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of pile fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported pile fabric worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 675 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply pile fabric to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (0%) and Cote d'Ivoire (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $7.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pile fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pile fabric?
The HS code for pile fabric is heading 5801. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 5801.33 (84% of the value) and 5801.22 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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