Ethiopia: Market for Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles 2025

Market Size for Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian knitted shawl and scarf market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +9.5% against 2020 indices. Knitted shawl and scarf consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles in Ethiopia

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +9.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, approx. X units of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles were exported from Ethiopia; growing by 296% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. The exports peaked at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 244% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X units), Ghana (X units) and Cote d'Ivoire (X units) were the main destinations of knitted shawl and scarf exports from Ethiopia, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +85.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Ghana ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for knitted shawl and scarf exported from Ethiopia worldwide, together accounting for 65% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +71.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average knitted shawl and scarf export price amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -25.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure 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 external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Norway (+25.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Shawls, Scarves And The Like Of Knitted Or Crocheted Textiles

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of shawls, scarves and the like of knitted or crocheted textiles, when their volume increased by 456% to X units. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, knitted shawl and scarf imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of knitted shawl and scarf to Ethiopia, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, knitted shawl and scarf imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X units), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by India (X units), with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +8.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+41.9% per year) and India (+30.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest knitted shawl and scarf suppliers to Ethiopia were China ($X), Turkey ($X) and India ($X), together comprising 90% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +83.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average knitted shawl and scarf import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -26.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per unit), while the price for Egypt ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform