Footwear (other materials) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of footwear (other materials) by Ghana reached $6.0 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 167% 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 | $6.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 491 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 542 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $880K | 210 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 398 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 355 t |
Where Ghana imports footwear (other materials) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 87% |
| United Kingdom | $291K | 4.9% |
| United States | $184K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $62K | 1% |
| Turkey | $61K | 1% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $29K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $28K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $23K | 0.4% |
| Malta | $16K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.76 per kg, 65% below the world average of $16.43, 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.
Footwear (other materials) exports from Ghana
Exports of footwear (other materials) by Ghana reached $479 thousand in 2024 (991 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $443K | 92% |
| Niger | $26K | 5.5% |
| Togo | $4K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2K | 0.4% |
| Bahamas | $1K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.3% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana footwear (other materials) imports (HS 6405.90): 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 6405.90: Footwear: n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear (other materials) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported footwear (other materials) worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 167% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear (other materials) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (5%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of footwear (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.76 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $16.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of footwear (other materials) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export footwear (other materials)?
Yes. Ghana exported $479 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear (other materials)?
The HS code for footwear (other materials) is subheading 6405.90. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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