Women's knit underwear exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $12.8 million of women's knit underwear in 2024 (391 tonnes). Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.6 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 | $12.8M | 391 t |
| 2023 | $19.6M | 685 t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 683 t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 793 t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 579 t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 558 t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 365 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 110 t |
Where Ethiopia exports women's knit underwear to
United States alone took 84% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+828% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.8M | 84% |
| Italy | $830K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $776K | 6.1% |
| France | $211K | 1.7% |
| Nigeria | $131K | 1% |
| Serbia | $14K | 0.1% |
| Czech Republic | $7K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6108
| 6108.22 | Women's synthetic knit briefs | 68% |
| 6108.21 | Women's cotton knit briefs | 28% |
| 6108.31 | Women's cotton knit pyjamas | 1.9% |
| 6108.29 | Women's knit briefs (other fibres) | 1% |
| 6108.92 | Women's synthetic knit negligee | 0.3% |
| 6108.91 | Women's cotton knit negligee | 0.3% |
| 6108.32 | Women's synthetic knit pyjamas | 0.3% |
| 6108.11 | Women's synthetic knit slip | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6108.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.67 per kg, 61% above the world average of $20.31. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's knit underwear imports to Ethiopia
Ethiopia imported $596 thousand of women's knit underwear in 2024 (62 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $516K | 87% |
| Saudi Arabia | $73K | 12% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia women's knit underwear exports (HS 6108): 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 6108: Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit underwear exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported women's knit underwear worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 391 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy women's knit underwear from Ethiopia?
The United States was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Italy (6%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 828% on the year.
What is the average export price of women's knit underwear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $32.67 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $20.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of women's knit underwear from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, an increase of 477%. The peak was 2023 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import women's knit underwear?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $596 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Saudi Arabia and Kenya. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit underwear?
The HS code for women's knit underwear is heading 6108. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6108.22 (68% of the value) and 6108.21 (28%).
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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