Plastic film and sheet (other) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported plastic film and sheet (other) worth $2.9 million (891 tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.8 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 | $2.9M | 891 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 783 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 633 t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic film and sheet (other) from
Most of the value came from Kenya (37%), Israel (35%), China (23%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.1M | 37% |
| Israel | $1.0M | 35% |
| China | $658K | 23% |
| Italy | $34K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $30K | 1.1% |
| India | $27K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $9K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, 72% below the world average of $11.58, 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 film and sheet (other) imports (HS 3920.99): 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 3920.99: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3920, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film and sheet (other) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic film and sheet (other) worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 891 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film and sheet (other) to Ethiopia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Israel (35%) and China (23%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 732% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film and sheet (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $11.58 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 film and sheet (other) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2021 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film and sheet (other)?
The HS code for plastic film and sheet (other) is subheading 3920.99. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
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