Smooth polyester fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $5.4 million of smooth polyester fabric in 2024 (913 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.1 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 | $5.4M | 913 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 643 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 752 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 499 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 798 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 981 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 997 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 481 t |
Where Ethiopia imports smooth polyester fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 85% |
| Turkey | $435K | 8% |
| India | $407K | 7.5% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.94 per kg, close to the world average of $6.63.
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 smooth polyester fabric imports (HS 5407.61): 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 5407.61: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of smooth polyester fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported smooth polyester fabric worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 913 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply smooth polyester fabric to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average import price of smooth polyester fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.94 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $6.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of smooth polyester fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 246%. The peak was 2022 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for smooth polyester fabric?
The HS code for smooth polyester fabric is subheading 5407.61. 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 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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