Vinyl polymer imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.3 million of vinyl polymer in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 63% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $18.4 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 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 18.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 4.2K t |
Where Ethiopia imports vinyl polymer from
Most of the value came from India (28%), Egypt (26%), China (24%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3905
| 3905.21 | Vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion | 42% |
| 3905.99 | Vinyl polymers (other) | 42% |
| 3905.29 | Vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) | 9.1% |
| 3905.12 | Polyvinyl acetate emulsion | 3.6% |
| 3905.30 | Polyvinyl alcohol | 2.5% |
| 3905.91 | Vinyl polymer copolymers (other) | 0.6% |
| 3905.19 | Polyvinyl acetate resin | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 40% below the world average of $2.77, 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 vinyl polymer imports (HS 3905): 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 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl polymer imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported vinyl polymer worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl polymer to Ethiopia?
India was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($651 thousand), followed by Egypt (26%) and China (24%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl polymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $2.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vinyl polymer to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2019 at $18.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl polymer?
The HS code for vinyl polymer is heading 3905. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 3905.21 (42% of the value) and 3905.99 (42%).
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