Plastic tableware imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported plastic tableware worth $7.9 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic tableware from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+63% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 94% |
| Germany | $251K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $58K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $33K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $27K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.2% |
| United States | $10K | 0.1% |
| India | $8K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, close to the world average of $4.52.
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 tableware imports (HS 3924.10): 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 3924.10: Plastics: tableware and kitchenware.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic tableware imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic tableware worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic tableware to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by Germany (3%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $4.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic tableware to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic tableware?
The HS code for plastic tableware is subheading 3924.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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