Plastic packing cases imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported plastic packing cases worth $2.3 million (524 tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.0 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 | $2.3M | 524 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 754 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 644 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 869 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 763 t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic packing cases from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Egypt (17%), Hong Kong (11%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $748K | 33% |
| Egypt | $394K | 17% |
| Hong Kong | $244K | 11% |
| Kenya | $241K | 11% |
| India | $201K | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $109K | 4.8% |
| Luxembourg | $101K | 4.4% |
| United States | $60K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $42K | 1.8% |
| Slovenia | $39K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.35 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
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 packing cases imports (HS 3923.10): 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 3923.10: Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing cases imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic packing cases worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 524 tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing cases to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($748 thousand), followed by Egypt (17%) and Hong Kong (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.35 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $3.67 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 packing cases to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2020 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing cases?
The HS code for plastic packing cases is subheading 3923.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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