Woven carpet imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia imported woven carpet worth $7.0 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 44% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.8 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 | $7.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
Where Ethiopia imports woven carpet from
Turkey alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $6.3M | 90% |
| China | $262K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $200K | 2.9% |
| Switzerland | $133K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $56K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $7K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5702
| 5702.42 | Woven pile carpet, synthetic (finished) | 91% |
| 5702.31 | Woven pile carpet, wool (unmade) | 3.9% |
| 5702.49 | Woven pile carpet (finished, other) | 2.5% |
| 5702.32 | Woven pile carpet, synthetic (unmade) | 1.9% |
| 5702.92 | Flat woven carpet, synthetic (finished) | 0.8% |
| 5702.41 | Woven pile carpet, wool (finished) | 0.1% |
| 5702.39 | Woven pile carpet (unmade, other) | 0.1% |
| 5702.99 | Flat woven carpet (finished, other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 30% below the world average of $4.52, 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 woven carpet imports (HS 5702): 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 5702: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including kelem, schumacks, karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs.
Common questions
What is the value of woven carpet imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported woven carpet worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply woven carpet to Ethiopia?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by China (4%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 777% on the year.
What is the average import price of woven carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $4.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of woven carpet to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2022 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for woven carpet?
The HS code for woven carpet is heading 5702. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 5702.42 (91% of the value) and 5702.31 (4%).
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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