Plastic sheet imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic sheet by Ethiopia reached $32.1 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 51% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $66.0 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 | $32.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $66.0M | 20.9K t |
| 2022 | $55.6M | 17.8K t |
| 2021 | $40.8M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $40.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $41.8M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 4.5K t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.8M | 68% |
| India | $2.8M | 8.8% |
| Kenya | $2.2M | 6.8% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 5.3% |
| Israel | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $902K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $318K | 1% |
| Italy | $240K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $236K | 0.7% |
| Malaysia | $227K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.10 | Polyethylene film and sheet | 31% |
| 3920.20 | Polypropylene film and sheet | 31% |
| 3920.49 | Rigid PVC film and sheet | 10% |
| 3920.99 | Plastic film and sheet (other) | 9% |
| 3920.61 | Polycarbonate film and sheet | 4.6% |
| 3920.43 | Plasticized PVC film and sheet | 4.4% |
| 3920.69 | Polyester film and sheet (other) | 3.6% |
| 3920.51 | Polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 24% below the world average of $3.44, 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 sheet imports (HS 3920): 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: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic sheet worth $32.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by India (9%) and Kenya (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $3.44 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 sheet to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $32.1 million in 2024, an increase of 197%. The peak was 2023 at $66.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3920.10 (31% of the value) and 3920.20 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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