Plastic household articles imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.8 million of plastic household articles in 2024 (493 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.7 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 | $2.8M | 493 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 659 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 647 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 496 t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic household articles from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 96% |
| Turkey | $45K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.7% |
| India | $10K | 0.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $6K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.68 per kg, 23% above the world average of $4.62. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic household articles worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 493 tonnes. That ranks it 150th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 700% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.68 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $4.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic household articles to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2019 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 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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