Textile finish imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.6 million of textile finish in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 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 | $2.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 1.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports textile finish from
The largest suppliers were Hong Kong (24%), Italy (23%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+387% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3809
| 3809.91 | Textile finishing agent | 60% |
| 3809.93 | Leather finishing agent | 37% |
| 3809.10 | Starch finishing agent | 1.6% |
| 3809.92 | Paper finishing agent | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, 59% above the world average of $1.58. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 textile finish imports (HS 3809): 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 3809: Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing, fixing of dyestuffs, other products and preparations, of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of textile finish imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported textile finish worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile finish to Ethiopia?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($620 thousand), followed by Italy (23%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 387% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile finish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $1.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile finish to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile finish?
The HS code for textile finish is heading 3809. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3809.91 (60% of the value) and 3809.93 (37%).
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