Clothing accessories imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported clothing accessories worth $2.5 million (255 tonnes). Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.5M | 255 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 322 t |
| 2022 | $728K | 309 t |
| 2021 | $518K | 165 t |
| 2020 | $977K | 94 t |
| 2019 | $513K | 134 t |
| 2018 | $531K | 67 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 290 t |
Where Ghana imports clothing accessories from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (43%), China (24%), United States (24%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+633% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 43% |
| China | $609K | 24% |
| United States | $593K | 24% |
| United Kingdom | $91K | 3.6% |
| India | $63K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $27K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6217
| 6217.90 | Garment and accessory parts | 78% |
| 6217.10 | Woven clothing accessories | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.85 per kg, 50% below the world average of $19.84, 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.
Clothing accessories exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported clothing accessories worth $254 thousand (11 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $204K | 81% |
| Norway | $42K | 16% |
| Japan | $3K | 1.1% |
| Barbados | $2K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana clothing accessories imports (HS 6217): 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 6217: Clothing accessories n.e.c.; parts of garments or accessories other than those of heading no. 6212 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of clothing accessories imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported clothing accessories worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 255 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply clothing accessories to Ghana?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (24%) and the United States (24%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 633% on the year.
What is the average import price of clothing accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.85 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $19.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of clothing accessories to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export clothing accessories?
Yes. Ghana exported $254 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Norway and Japan. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for clothing accessories?
The HS code for clothing accessories is heading 6217. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6217.90 (77% of the value) and 6217.10 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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