Filament sewing thread imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.1 million of filament sewing thread in 2024 (748 tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.6 million.
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 | $3.1M | 748 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 415 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 915 t |
Where Ghana imports filament sewing thread from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 98% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5401
| 5401.10 | Sewing thread: of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale | 78% |
| 5401.20 | Artificial filament sewing thread | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.11 per kg, 50% below the world average of $8.28, 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 filament sewing thread imports (HS 5401): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 5401: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of filament sewing thread imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported filament sewing thread worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 748 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply filament sewing thread to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of filament sewing thread per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.11 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $8.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of filament sewing thread to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for filament sewing thread?
The HS code for filament sewing thread is heading 5401. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 5401.10 (78% of the value) and 5401.20 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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