Bleached medium plain cotton fabric imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bleached medium plain cotton fabric by Ghana reached $8.5 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 171 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 877 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 374 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 234 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 562 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 743 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 187 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 661 t |
Where Ghana imports bleached medium plain cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 85% |
| India | $1.2M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.85 per kg, 32% below the world average of $8.64, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 bleached medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.22): 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 5208.22: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, bleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of bleached medium plain cotton fabric imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported bleached medium plain cotton fabric worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 171 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply bleached medium plain cotton fabric to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by India (15%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 83% on the year.
What is the average import price of bleached medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.85 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $8.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bleached medium plain cotton fabric to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bleached medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for bleached medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.22. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
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