Coated textile imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.8 million of coated textile in 2024 (884 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 212% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% 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 | $2.8M | 885 t |
| 2023 | $895K | 202 t |
| 2022 | $651K | 123 t |
| 2021 | $298K | 90 t |
| 2020 | $969K | 261 t |
| 2019 | $377K | 79 t |
| 2018 | $337K | 72 t |
| 2017 | $132K | 29 t |
Where Ghana imports coated textile from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 99% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 1% |
| India | $8K | 0.3% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5901
| 5901.90 | Textile fabrics: coated with gum or amylaceous substances, tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas, buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics for… | 94% |
| 5901.10 | Gummed or starched fabric | 5.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 24% below the world average of $4.15, 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 coated textile imports (HS 5901): 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 5901: Textile fabrics, gum or amylaceous substance coated, used for outer book covers and like; tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics used for hat foundation.
Common questions
What is the value of coated textile imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported coated textile worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 884 tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 212% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated textile to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 691% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $4.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated textile to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $132 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $806 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for coated textile?
The HS code for coated textile is heading 5901. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 5901.90 (94% of the value) and 5901.10 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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