diff --git a/frappe/core/doctype/data_import/exporter.py b/frappe/core/doctype/data_import/exporter.py
index 148586ec6a..4128ba396a 100644
--- a/frappe/core/doctype/data_import/exporter.py
+++ b/frappe/core/doctype/data_import/exporter.py
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ class Exporter:
 				if df.fieldtype == "Duration":
 					value = format_duration(flt(value), df.hide_days)
 
-				if df.fieldtype == "Text Editor":
+				if df.fieldtype == "Text Editor" and value:
 					value = frappe.core.utils.html2text(value)
 				row[i] = value
 		return rows