Plastic zipper imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $3.4 million of plastic zipper in 2024 (324 tonnes). That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $3.4M | 324 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 503 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 491 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 354 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 288 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 523 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 268 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 162 t |
Where Ethiopia imports plastic zipper from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+803% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 83% |
| Sri Lanka | $497K | 15% |
| South Korea | $66K | 2% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $5K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.42 per kg, close to the world average of $11.26.
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 zipper imports (HS 9607.19): 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 9607.19: Slide fasteners: other than those fitted with chain scoops of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic zipper imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported plastic zipper worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 324 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic zipper to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Sri Lanka (15%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 803% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic zipper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.42 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $11.26 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 zipper to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic zipper?
The HS code for plastic zipper is subheading 9607.19. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9607 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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