Technical garment exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia exported technical garment worth $11.8 million (972 tonnes). That is 61% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $11.8M | 972 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 63 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 122 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 129 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 127 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 75 t |
Where Ethiopia exports technical garment to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (50%), France (32%), Czech Republic (3%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.9M | 50% |
| France | $3.8M | 32% |
| Czech Republic | $362K | 3.1% |
| Austria | $328K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $303K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $297K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $225K | 1.9% |
| Nigeria | $198K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $180K | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $46K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6210
| 6210.50 | Technical women's garments | 32% |
| 6210.40 | Technical men's garments | 25% |
| 6210.20 | Technical men's overcoats | 25% |
| 6210.30 | Technical women's overcoats | 17% |
| 6210.10 | Felt and non-woven garments | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6210.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.18 per kg, 37% below the world average of $19.37, 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.
Technical garment imports to Ethiopia
Imports of technical garment by Ethiopia reached $1.1 million in 2024 (41 tonnes). One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $584K | 52% |
| China | $265K | 24% |
| Germany | $95K | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $60K | 5.3% |
| United States | $49K | 4.4% |
| Kenya | $28K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $18K | 1.7% |
| India | $7K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia technical garment exports (HS 6210): 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 6210: Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of technical garment exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported technical garment worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 972 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy technical garment from Ethiopia?
Germany was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by France (32%) and the Czech Republic (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average export price of technical garment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.18 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $19.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of technical garment from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, an increase of 457%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import technical garment?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, China and Germany. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical garment?
The HS code for technical garment is heading 6210. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6210.50 (32% of the value) and 6210.40 (25%).
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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