Synthetic filament fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported synthetic filament fabric worth $43.2 million (8.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $105.7 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 | $43.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $64.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $57.5M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $83.9M | 21.5K t |
| 2020 | $105.7M | 17.7K t |
| 2019 | $89.6M | 20.2K t |
| 2018 | $35.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $38.2M | 11.0K t |
Where Ethiopia imports synthetic filament fabric from
China alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.9M | 86% |
| India | $5.0M | 12% |
| Turkey | $653K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $241K | 0.6% |
| Taiwan | $170K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $78K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $68K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $30K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $26K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5407
| 5407.52 | Textured polyester fabric (dyed) | 33% |
| 5407.51 | Textured polyester fabric (natural) | 16% |
| 5407.61 | Smooth polyester fabric | 13% |
| 5407.54 | Printed textured polyester fabric | 7.3% |
| 5407.81 | Synthetic-cotton blend fabric (natural) | 6.3% |
| 5407.10 | High-tenacity synthetic fabric | 4% |
| 5407.72 | Acrylic filament dyed | 3.5% |
| 5407.71 | Acrylic filament fabric | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.90 per kg, close to the world average of $5.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic filament fabric exports from Ethiopia
Ethiopia exported $285 thousand of synthetic filament fabric in 2024 (66 tonnes). Egypt alone took 88% of it.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia synthetic filament fabric imports (HS 5407): 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: Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported synthetic filament fabric worth $43.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament fabric to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($36.9 million), followed by India (12%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.90 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $5.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic filament fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.2 million in 2017 to $43.2 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2020 at $105.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.7 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also export synthetic filament fabric?
Yes. Ethiopia exported $285 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Turkey and Switzerland. On balance Ethiopia is a net importer of this product, by about $42.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament fabric?
The HS code for synthetic filament fabric is heading 5407. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 5407.52 (33% of the value) and 5407.51 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ethiopia reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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