Plastic caps and closures imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported plastic caps and closures worth $3.0 million (593 tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.3 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 | $3.0M | 593 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 579 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 806 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 734 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 371 t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic caps and closures from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.00 per kg, close to the world average of $5.90.
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 caps and closures imports (HS 3923.50): 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 3923.50: Plastics: stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic caps and closures imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic caps and closures worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 593 tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic caps and closures to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by France (21%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic caps and closures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.00 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $5.90 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 caps and closures to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2019 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic caps and closures?
The HS code for plastic caps and closures is subheading 3923.50. 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?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World plastic caps and closures trade: top importers and exporters
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