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Ethiopia: Market for Jute And Jute-Like Fibers 2025

Market Size for Jute And Jute-Like Fibers in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian jute and jute-like fibers market declined significantly to $X in 2022, waning by -32.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of jute and jute-like fibers exported from Ethiopia surged to X tons, increasing by 22% compared with the year before. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 152%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 158%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sudan (X tons) was the main destination for jute and jute-like fibers exports from Ethiopia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sudan totaled +41.3%.

In value terms, Sudan ($X) also remains the key foreign market for jute and jute-like fibers exports from Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sudan totaled +24.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average jute and jute-like fibers export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sudan amounted to -11.8% per year.

Imports of Jute And Jute-Like Fibers

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, approx. X tons of jute and jute-like fibers were imported into Ethiopia; reducing by -30.1% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 151% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, jute and jute-like fibers imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 170% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Bangladesh (X tons) constituted the largest jute and jute-like fibers supplier to Ethiopia, with a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, jute and jute-like fibers imports from Bangladesh exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bangladesh stood at -15.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+44.8% per year) and Turkey (+16.5% per year).

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) constituted the largest supplier of jute and jute-like fibers to Ethiopia, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Bangladesh stood at -14.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+2.3% per year) and India (+30.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average jute and jute-like fibers import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+21.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for jute and jute-like fibers in Ethiopia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 780 - Jute
FCL 782 - Jute-like fibres

Country coverage:

Ethiopia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ethiopia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024