What is the price of cotton per kilogram/pound in Ethiopia today?
The retail price range for Ethiopia cotton is between US$ 0.57 and US$ 1.24 per kilogram or between US$ 0.26 and US$ 0.56 per pound(lb). Click here to see today's exact prices of cotton in Ethiopia
The retail price range in Ethiopian Birr for cotton is between ETB 31.15 and ETB 67.14 per kilogram or between ETB 14.13 and ETB 30.45 per pound(lb) in Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa.
Wholesale prices
In 2025, the approximate wholesale price range for Ethiopia cotton is between US$ 0.40 and US$ 0.87 per kilogram or between US$ 0.18 and US$ 0.39 per pound(lb).
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Ethiopia Cotton Export Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The export price of cotton from Ethiopia over the last five years has seen a significant fluctuation. In 2017, the price per kilogram was 1.50 US dollars, followed by a decrease to 1.45 US dollars in 2018. In 2019, the price dropped to 0.60 US dollars, before increasing to 2.80 US dollars in 2020. The price then decreased again to 0.67 US dollars in 2021. Based on this data, it is likely that the export price of cotton from Ethiopia will remain relatively stable in the next two years, with an estimated price of 0.70 US dollars in 2023 and 0.75 US dollars in 2024.The exports of cotton from Ethiopia are categorised as:
- Cotton yarn waste, incl. thread waste (HS code 520210)
- Cotton, neither carded nor combed (HS code 520100)
- Garnetted stock of cotton (HS code 520291)
- Cotton, carded or combed (HS code 520300)
- Cotton linters (HS code 140420)
- Cotton waste (excluding yarn waste, thread waste and garnetted stock) (HS code 520299)
Ethiopia Cotton Import Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The import price per kilogram of Cotton into Ethiopia over the last five years has been relatively volatile. In 2017, the price was $1.50, followed by a decrease to $1.45 in 2018. In 2019, the price dropped to its lowest point of $0.60, before increasing to $2.80 in 2020. This year, the price has dropped again to $0.67. Looking ahead, it is difficult to predict the exact prices for 2023 and 2024. However, based on the data from the last five years, it is likely that the price of Cotton will remain relatively volatile.Export values for Ethiopia cotton
The total values in export for cotton in Ethiopia were US$ 190, US$ 8,042, US$ 2,544 and US$ 716 in US dollar thousand for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 in that order.
Prices of other produce in the Processed category in Ethiopia: Milk & Cream, Yogurt, Kefir & Buttermilk, Whey, Butter, Cheese, Natural Honey, Coffee, Green Tea & Black Tea.
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Ethiopia cotton - Production, Exports, Imports, Seasons and HS Codes
In 2019 Ethiopia shipped 542 tonnes of cotton. For 2019 alone, the demand for Ethiopia cotton (processed category) has gone down, with a change of -69.082 per cent compared to the year 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, cotton's exports reduced by -89.89 pc bringing the country US$0.72m for the year 2019. Ethiopia's cotton exports are classified as:
- Cotton, neither carded nor combed (HS code 520100)
- Cotton waste (excluding yarn waste, thread waste and garnetted stock) (HS code 520299)
- Cotton linters (HS code 140420)
- Garnetted stock of cotton (HS code 520291)
- Cotton, carded or combed (HS code 520300)
- Cotton yarn waste, incl. thread waste (HS code 520210)
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Ethiopia cotton export values
In 2019, Ethiopia sold cotton with a value of 0.72m USD, a drop of -71.70% from 2018's total cotton export of 2.544m USD. The yearly reduction in value of Ethiopia cotton between 2017 to 2018 was -68.366%.
The annual/yearly change in the quantity of Ethiopia's cotton exports between 2017 and 2019 was -89.89 pc compared to a variation of -69.082% in the period between 2018 and 2019.
Export markets for Ethiopia cotton ( in '000$ )
Ethiopia's top destinations for cotton are France, Djibouti, Belgium, Turkey and Pakistan.
Ethiopia ordered 347 tonnes of cotton in 2019.