Jute fiber imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported jute fiber worth $2.7 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $2.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 777 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $628K | 345 t |
| 2020 | $922K | 705 t |
| 2019 | $973K | 676 t |
| 2018 | $226K | 327 t |
| 2017 | $249K | 259 t |
Where Ghana imports jute fiber from
Tanzania alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.6M | 100% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.5% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5303
| 5303.10 | Jute and other textile bast fibres: raw or retted, but not spun, (excluding flax, hemp (cannabis sativa L.), and ramie) | 89% |
| 5303.90 | Jute and other textile bast fibres: processed but not spun, tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock (excluding flax… | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5303.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 30% above the world average of $0.77. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 jute fiber imports (HS 5303): 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 5303: Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock.
Common questions
What is the value of jute fiber imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported jute fiber worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply jute fiber to Ghana?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by South Africa (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of jute fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of jute fiber to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $249 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 964%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for jute fiber?
The HS code for jute fiber is heading 5303. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 5303.10 (89% of the value) and 5303.90 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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