Elastic knitted fabric imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $6.7 million of elastic knitted fabric in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 100% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $6.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 475 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 280 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 347 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 178 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 202 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 393 t |
Where Ghana imports elastic knitted fabric from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 98% |
| United States | $72K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $72K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $8K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6004
| 6004.10 | Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric… | 100% |
| 6004.90 | Wide elastic knit fabric | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.23 per kg, 47% below the world average of $8.01, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana elastic knitted fabric imports (HS 6004): 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 6004: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 60.01, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of elastic knitted fabric imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported elastic knitted fabric worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 175 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 100% on 2023.
Which countries supply elastic knitted fabric to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of elastic knitted fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $8.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of elastic knitted fabric to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 473%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for elastic knitted fabric?
The HS code for elastic knitted fabric is heading 6004. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6004.10 (100% of the value) and 6004.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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