Plastic-coated fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated fabric by Ethiopia reached $16.0 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.3 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 | $16.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 3.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic-coated fabric from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.2M | 83% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 14% |
| Turkey | $217K | 1.4% |
| India | $100K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $54K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $44K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $10K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.20 | Polyurethane-coated fabric | 48% |
| 5903.10 | PVC-coated fabric | 30% |
| 5903.90 | Plastic-coated textile fabric | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, 63% below the world average of $7.42, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia plastic-coated fabric imports (HS 5903): 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 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic-coated fabric worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($13.2 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $7.42 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-coated fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 5903.20 (48% of the value) and 5903.10 (30%).
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.
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