Zippers imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Ethiopia imported $4.7 million of zippers in 2024 (463 tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $4.7M | 463 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 741 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 841 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 570 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 441 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 748 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 400 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 238 t |
Where Ethiopia imports zippers from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 80% |
| Sri Lanka | $510K | 11% |
| South Korea | $264K | 5.6% |
| United States | $51K | 1.1% |
| Egypt | $50K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 0.3% |
| India | $14K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9607
| 9607.19 | Plastic zipper | 72% |
| 9607.20 | Zipper part | 17% |
| 9607.11 | Zipper | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.11 per kg, close to the world average of $10.90.
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 zippers imports (HS 9607): 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 9607: Slide fasteners and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of zippers imported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported zippers worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 463 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply zippers to Ethiopia?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Sri Lanka (11%) and South Korea (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 588% on the year.
What is the average import price of zippers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.11 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $10.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zippers to Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for zippers?
The HS code for zippers is heading 9607. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 9607.19 (72% of the value) and 9607.20 (17%).
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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