Women's knit clothing exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $26.8 million of women's knit clothing in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $39.3 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 | $26.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $36.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $39.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $22.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 807 t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 851 t |
Where Ethiopia exports women's knit clothing to
United States alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $13.9M | 52% |
| France | $6.4M | 24% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 9.8% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $211K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $201K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $199K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $156K | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $124K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6104
| 6104.62 | Women's cotton knit trousers | 74% |
| 6104.63 | Women's synthetic knit trousers | 14% |
| 6104.33 | Women's synthetic knit jacket | 9.2% |
| 6104.44 | Women's artificial knit dress | 1.3% |
| 6104.53 | Women's synthetic knit skirt | 0.5% |
| 6104.42 | Women's cotton knit dress | 0.5% |
| 6104.69 | Women's knit trousers (other fibres) | 0.4% |
| 6104.49 | Women's knit dress (other fibres) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6104.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.87 per kg, close to the world average of $21.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's knit clothing imports to Ethiopia
Ethiopia imported $6.6 million of women's knit clothing in 2024 (209 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia women's knit clothing exports (HS 6104): 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 6104: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit clothing exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported women's knit clothing worth $26.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy women's knit clothing from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by France (24%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average export price of women's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20.87 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $21.93 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 knit clothing from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $26.8 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2020 at $39.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.7 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import women's knit clothing?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $6.6 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 $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit clothing?
The HS code for women's knit clothing is heading 6104. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6104.62 (74% of the value) and 6104.63 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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