Swimwear and activewear exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia exported swimwear and activewear worth $14.6 million (454 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.6M | 454 t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 318 t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 392 t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 399 t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 575 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 282 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 113 t |
Where Ethiopia exports swimwear and activewear to
Most of it went to Croatia (30%), Italy (20%), France (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $4.3M | 30% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 20% |
| France | $2.4M | 17% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 10% |
| United States | $1.3M | 8.8% |
| Poland | $454K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $281K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $260K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $210K | 1.5% |
| Switzerland | $192K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 6211
| 6211.11 | Men's swimwear | 66% |
| 6211.12 | Women's swimwear | 14% |
| 6211.43 | Man-made women's track suits | 8.8% |
| 6211.33 | Man-made men's track suits | 6.8% |
| 6211.39 | Men's track suits (other materials) | 2.6% |
| 6211.49 | Women's track suits (other materials) | 0.6% |
| 6211.42 | Cotton women's track suits | 0.4% |
| 6211.20 | Ski suits | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.05 per kg, close to the world average of $26.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Swimwear and activewear imports to Ethiopia
Ethiopia imported $1.3 million of swimwear and activewear in 2024 (60 tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (45%), Turkey (33%), France (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $577K | 45% |
| Turkey | $422K | 33% |
| France | $154K | 12% |
| India | $54K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $20K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $19K | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia swimwear and activewear exports (HS 6211): 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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported swimwear and activewear worth $14.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 454 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy swimwear and activewear from Ethiopia?
Croatia was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Italy (20%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average export price of swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $32.05 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $26.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of swimwear and activewear from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $14.6 million in 2024, an increase of 620%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import swimwear and activewear?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and France. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for swimwear and activewear is heading 6211. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6211.11 (66% of the value) and 6211.12 (14%).
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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