Textured polyester yarn imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported textured polyester yarn worth $34.2 million (26.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 69% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $110.3 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 | $34.2M | 26.9K t |
| 2023 | $110.3M | 45.5K t |
| 2022 | $99.3M | 38.4K t |
| 2021 | $74.6M | 30.8K t |
| 2020 | $67.2M | 28.4K t |
| 2019 | $36.6M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 5.9K t |
Where Ethiopia imports textured polyester yarn from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.0M | 99% |
| India | $183K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $64K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 26% below the world average of $1.72, 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 textured polyester yarn imports (HS 5402.33): 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 5402.33: Yarn, synthetic: filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Common questions
What is the value of textured polyester yarn imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported textured polyester yarn worth $34.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply textured polyester yarn to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($34.0 million), followed by India (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of textured polyester yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $1.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of textured polyester yarn to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $34.2 million in 2024, an increase of 298%. The peak was 2023 at $110.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $55.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for textured polyester yarn?
The HS code for textured polyester yarn is subheading 5402.33. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5402 page.
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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