Ethiopia: Baby Clothes Market 2024

Baby Clothes Market Size in Ethiopia

For the fourth year in a row, the Ethiopian baby clothes market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -6% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, baby clothes production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Baby Clothes Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, shipments abroad of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) increased by 1,030% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,927% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 1,564% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X kg) was the main destination for baby clothes exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, baby clothes exports to Nigeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), fivefold. Canada (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nigeria totaled +38.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+65.5% per year) and Canada (+63.0% per year).

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Ethiopia, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nigeria amounted to +45.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+138.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+43.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average baby clothes export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 99%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cote d'Ivoire (+48.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Clothes Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, approx. X tons of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) were imported into Ethiopia; which is down by -9% against the previous year. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, baby clothes imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of baby clothes to Ethiopia, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, baby clothes imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+14.3% per year) and the UK (+16.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of babies clothing and accessories (not knitted or crocheted) to Ethiopia, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 3.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+21.5% per year) and the UK (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average baby clothes import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, baby clothes import price decreased by -10.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 60%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform