Self-adhesive film imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported self-adhesive film worth $14.1 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $14.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 983 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
Where Ethiopia imports self-adhesive film from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.2M | 79% |
| United States | $728K | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $648K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $466K | 3.3% |
| France | $332K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $158K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $79K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $75K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $67K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3919
| 3919.90 | Self-adhesive plastic film (wide format) | 81% |
| 3919.10 | Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3919.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.56 per kg, close to the world average of $6.73.
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 self-adhesive film imports (HS 3919): 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 3919: Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive film imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported self-adhesive film worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive film to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by the United States (5%) and Kenya (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.56 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of self-adhesive film to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, an increase of 303%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive film?
The HS code for self-adhesive film is heading 3919. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3919.90 (81% of the value) and 3919.10 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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