Pillow and cushion imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported pillow and cushion worth $2.6 million (381 tonnes). That is 96% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $2.6M | 381 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 252 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 564 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 304 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 140 t |
| 2019 | $981K | 316 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 191 t |
| 2017 | $892K | 157 t |
Where Ethiopia imports pillow and cushion from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 85% |
| United States | $305K | 12% |
| Kenya | $53K | 2% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.88 per kg, close to the world average of $6.85.
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 pillow and cushion imports (HS 9404.90): 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 9404.90: Bedding and similar furnishing articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows).
Common questions
What is the value of pillow and cushion imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported pillow and cushion worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 381 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply pillow and cushion to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 381% on the year.
What is the average import price of pillow and cushion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.85 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pillow and cushion to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $892 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pillow and cushion?
The HS code for pillow and cushion is subheading 9404.90. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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