Women's clothing exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of women's clothing by Ethiopia reached $26.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $38.2 million.
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 | $26.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.5M | 893 t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $35.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $30.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $38.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 551 t |
Where Ethiopia exports women's clothing to
Most of it went to France (38%), United States (21%), Croatia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.1M | 38% |
| United States | $5.5M | 21% |
| Croatia | $2.4M | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $951K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $831K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $549K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $503K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 6204
| 6204.63 | Synthetic women's trousers | 49% |
| 6204.62 | Cotton women's trousers | 25% |
| 6204.69 | Women's trousers (other materials) | 10% |
| 6204.49 | Women's dresses (other materials) | 5.3% |
| 6204.42 | Cotton women's dresses | 4.7% |
| 6204.32 | Cotton women's jackets | 2.6% |
| 6204.33 | Synthetic women's jackets | 2.3% |
| 6204.43 | Synthetic women's dresses | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6204.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.19 per kg, close to the world average of $29.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's clothing imports to Ethiopia
In 2024, Ethiopia imported women's clothing worth $5.4 million (325 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 61% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 36% |
| Germany | $85K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 0.7% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia women's clothing exports (HS 6204): 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 6204: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's clothing exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported women's clothing worth $26.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy women's clothing from Ethiopia?
France was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Croatia (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 75 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average export price of women's clothing per kg?
The average declared export value was about $24.19 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $29.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of women's clothing from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $26.3 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. The peak was 2019 at $38.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import women's clothing?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Turkey and Germany. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $21.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's clothing?
The HS code for women's clothing is heading 6204. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6204.63 (49% of the value) and 6204.62 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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