Wool knit sweater exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $4.0 million of wool knit sweater in 2024 (109 tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 156% a year on average.
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 | $4.0M | 109 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 179 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 238 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 144 t |
| 2020 | $490K | 30 t |
| 2019 | $10K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $1K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $6K | 0 t |
Where Ethiopia exports wool knit sweater to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 62% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.5M | 62% |
| Poland | $300K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $226K | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $176K | 4.4% |
| France | $130K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $124K | 3.1% |
| United States | $95K | 2.4% |
| China | $63K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $48K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $42K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.98 per kg, 52% below the world average of $76.25, 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 wool knit sweater exports (HS 6110.11): 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 6110.11: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair.
Common questions
What is the value of wool knit sweater exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported wool knit sweater worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 109 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy wool knit sweater from Ethiopia?
Spain was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Poland (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average export price of wool knit sweater per kg?
The average declared export value was about $36.98 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $76.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wool knit sweater from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wool knit sweater?
The HS code for wool knit sweater is subheading 6110.11. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6110 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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