Cotton terry towels imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported cotton terry towels worth $14.0 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 220% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $14.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 703 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 788 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Ghana imports cotton terry towels from
One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+420% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $8.3M | 59% |
| China | $5.4M | 39% |
| India | $208K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $26K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $25K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $24K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $11K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.71 per kg, 22% below the world average of $7.32, 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 cotton terry towels imports (HS 6302.60): 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 6302.60: Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton terry towels imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported cotton terry towels worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 220% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton terry towels to Ghana?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by China (39%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton terry towels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.71 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $7.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton terry towels to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton terry towels?
The HS code for cotton terry towels is subheading 6302.60. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6302 page.
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