Embroidered fabric imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported embroidered fabric worth $8.6 million (862 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 153% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $8.6M | 862 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 254 t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 399 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 561 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 367 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 589 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 537 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 203 t |
Where Ghana imports embroidered fabric from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 84% |
| India | $671K | 7.8% |
| Austria | $469K | 5.5% |
| Switzerland | $121K | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $74K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
| Sri Lanka | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5810
| 5810.92 | Embroidered synthetic fabric | 56% |
| 5810.91 | Embroidered cotton fabric | 30% |
| 5810.10 | Embroidery, no ground | 15% |
| 5810.99 | Embroidered fabric (other materials) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.94 per kg, 29% below the world average of $13.99, 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 embroidered fabric imports (HS 5810): 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 5810: Embroidery; in the piece, in strips or in motifs.
Common questions
What is the value of embroidered fabric imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported embroidered fabric worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 862 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 153% on 2023.
Which countries supply embroidered fabric to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by India (8%) and Austria (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of embroidered fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.94 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $13.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of embroidered fabric to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 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 embroidered fabric?
The HS code for embroidered fabric is heading 5810. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 5810.92 (56% of the value) and 5810.91 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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