Synthetic staple yarn imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $23.9 million of synthetic staple yarn in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $23.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $27.1M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 8.8K t |
Where Ethiopia imports synthetic staple yarn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5509
| 5509.32 | Plied acrylic staple yarn | 39% |
| 5509.21 | Polyester staple yarn | 36% |
| 5509.53 | Polyester-cotton blend yarn | 20% |
| 5509.22 | Plied polyester staple yarn | 2.8% |
| 5509.69 | Acrylic blend yarn (other) | 1.6% |
| 5509.41 | Synthetic staple yarn (other) | 0.8% |
| 5509.11 | Nylon staple yarn | 0.2% |
| 5509.92 | Synthetic-cotton blend yarn (other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 32% below the world average of $3.00, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 yarn imports (HS 5509): 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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported synthetic staple yarn worth $23.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 196 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple yarn to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($15.2 million), followed by Indonesia (30%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic staple yarn to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $23.9 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $27.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn is heading 5509. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 5509.32 (39% of the value) and 5509.21 (36%).
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.
Same product, other countries
World synthetic staple yarn trade: top importers and exporters
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