Warp knit fabric imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $2.1 million of warp knit fabric in 2024 (538 tonnes). That is 57% 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 $5.0 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 | $2.1M | 538 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 394 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 576 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 400 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 534 t |
| 2017 | $530K | 128 t |
Where Ethiopia imports warp knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+551% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6005
| 6005.37 | Dyed synthetic warp knit | 84% |
| 6005.41 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, bleached… | 6.2% |
| 6005.38 | Multi-colour synthetic warp knit | 4% |
| 6005.39 | Printed synthetic warp knit | 3.2% |
| 6005.36 | Unbleached synthetic warp knit | 2.2% |
| 6005.90 | Warp knit fabric (other fibres) | 0.6% |
| 6005.35 | Synthetic warp knit fabric | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, 30% below the world average of $5.69, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia warp knit fabric imports (HS 6005): 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 6005: Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of warp knit fabric imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported warp knit fabric worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 538 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply warp knit fabric to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Egypt (6%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 551% on the year.
What is the average import price of warp knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $5.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of warp knit fabric to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $530 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 304%. The peak was 2023 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for warp knit fabric?
The HS code for warp knit fabric is heading 6005. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6005.37 (84% of the value) and 6005.41 (6%).
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