Baskets and wickerwork exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $4.4 million of baskets and wickerwork in 2024 (581 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | 581 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 794 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 952 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 694 t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 938 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 927 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 775 t |
Where Ghana exports baskets and wickerwork to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 55% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 55% |
| Australia | $215K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $197K | 4.5% |
| Canada | $186K | 4.3% |
| Japan | $181K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $160K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $139K | 3.2% |
| China | $89K | 2.1% |
| France | $89K | 2% |
Product types under HS 4602
| 4602.19 | Vegetable fiber baskets and wickerwork | 88% |
| 4602.90 | Synthetic baskets and wickerwork | 4.5% |
| 4602.12 | Rattan baskets and wickerwork | 4% |
| 4602.11 | Bamboo baskets and wickerwork | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4602.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.48 per kg, close to the world average of $6.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana baskets and wickerwork exports (HS 4602): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4602: Basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials or made up from goods of heading no. 4601; articles of loofah.
Common questions
What is the value of baskets and wickerwork exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported baskets and wickerwork worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 581 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy baskets and wickerwork from Ghana?
The United States was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Australia (5%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 60 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average export price of baskets and wickerwork per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.48 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $6.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of baskets and wickerwork from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2022 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for baskets and wickerwork?
The HS code for baskets and wickerwork is heading 4602. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4602.19 (88% of the value) and 4602.90 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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