Plastic bottles and carboys imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.2 million of plastic bottles and carboys in 2024 (591 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.3 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 | $2.2M | 591 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 647 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 618 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 4.1K t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic bottles and carboys from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 77% |
| Kenya | $236K | 11% |
| Turkey | $165K | 7.6% |
| Switzerland | $52K | 2.4% |
| India | $18K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.66 per kg, close to the world average of $3.80.
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 plastic bottles and carboys imports (HS 3923.30): 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 3923.30: Plastics: carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottles and carboys imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic bottles and carboys worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 591 tonnes. That ranks it 163rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottles and carboys to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Kenya (11%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottles and carboys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.66 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bottles and carboys to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2019 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottles and carboys?
The HS code for plastic bottles and carboys is subheading 3923.30. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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