Self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) worth $2.6 million (479 tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.8 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 | $2.6M | 479 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 287 t |
| 2017 | $847K | 218 t |
Where Ethiopia imports self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Kenya (19%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 40% |
| Kenya | $509K | 19% |
| France | $320K | 12% |
| Germany | $270K | 10% |
| United States | $117K | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $79K | 3% |
| Indonesia | $67K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $52K | 2% |
| Turkey | $46K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.53 per kg, close to the world average of $6.29.
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 self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imports (HS 3919.10): 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 3919.10: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip, other flat shapes thereof, self-adhesive, in rolls of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Common questions
What is the value of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 479 tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Kenya (19%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.53 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $6.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $847 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls)?
The HS code for self-adhesive plastic film (narrow rolls) is subheading 3919.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3919 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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