Ethiopia: Baby Garment Market 2024

Baby Garment Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian baby garment market rose notably to $X in 2022, surging by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -11.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Baby Garment Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, baby garment production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 58%. Baby garment production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Baby Garment Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) exported from Ethiopia contracted to X units, with a decrease of -4.2% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,046%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, baby garment exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 699%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for baby garment exports from Ethiopia, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, baby garment exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (X units), more than tenfold. Germany (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States amounted to +76.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (+76.1% per year) and Germany (+85.9% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) exports from Ethiopia, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 2.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +88.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+148.9% per year) and Germany (+31.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average baby garment export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Baby Garment Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) imported into Ethiopia declined notably to X units, dropping by -34.2% compared with the previous year. In general, imports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 165% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby garment imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 171%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of baby garment to Ethiopia, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, baby garment imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X units), more than tenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled -23.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-1.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-3.8% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of babies’ garments and clothing accessories (knitted or crocheted) to Ethiopia, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled -24.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+9.4% per year) and the United States (+25.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average baby garment import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -26.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 53%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 India ($X per unit), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform