Polyester filament yarn imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported polyester filament yarn worth $3.4 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 72% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.6 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 | $3.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 8.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports polyester filament yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 97% |
| India | $63K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $26K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.70.
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 polyester filament yarn imports (HS 5402.47): 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 5402.47: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament yarn imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported polyester filament yarn worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 141 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament yarn to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (2%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of polyester filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester filament yarn to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament yarn?
The HS code for polyester filament yarn is subheading 5402.47. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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