Plastic-coated textile fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic-coated textile fabric by Ethiopia reached $3.7 million in 2024 (421 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.4 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 | $3.7M | 421 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 831 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 747 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 478 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 376 t |
| 2017 | $777K | 236 t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic-coated textile fabric from
Germany alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 61% |
| China | $1.2M | 34% |
| Turkey | $168K | 4.6% |
| India | $14K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.68 per kg, close to the world average of $9.71.
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-coated textile fabric imports (HS 5903.90): 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 5903.90: Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902).
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated textile fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic-coated textile fabric worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 421 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated textile fabric to Ethiopia?
Germany was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (34%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated textile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.68 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $9.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated textile fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $777 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 370%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated textile fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated textile fabric is subheading 5903.90. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5903 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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