Synthetic staple fibre imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $10.7 million of synthetic staple fibre in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $10.7M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 791 t |
| 2019 | $921K | 826 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 893 t |
Where Ethiopia imports synthetic staple fibre from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 100% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5503
| 5503.20 | Polyester staple fiber | 99% |
| 5503.40 | Polypropylene staple fiber | 0.6% |
| 5503.19 | Nylon staple fiber | 0.3% |
| 5503.90 | Synthetic staple fiber (other) | 0.1% |
| 5503.11 | Aramid staple fiber | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5503.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, close to the world average of $1.51.
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 synthetic staple fibre imports (HS 5503): 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 5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fibre imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported synthetic staple fibre worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fibre to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fibre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic staple fibre to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 936%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fibre?
The HS code for synthetic staple fibre is heading 5503. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 5503.20 (99% of the value) and 5503.40 (1%).
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