Knit fabric imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported knit fabric worth $57.5 million (12.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $57.5M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $37.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $37.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $26.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 2.7K t |
Where Ghana imports knit fabric from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.4M | 91% |
| Taiwan | $3.8M | 6.6% |
| Turkey | $698K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $246K | 0.4% |
| India | $224K | 0.4% |
| France | $46K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $31K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $14K | 0% |
| Egypt | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6006
| 6006.32 | Dyed synthetic knit fabric | 52% |
| 6006.22 | Dyed cotton knit fabric | 22% |
| 6006.33 | Multi-colour synthetic knit fabric | 13% |
| 6006.34 | Printed synthetic knit fabric | 7.7% |
| 6006.21 | Unbleached cotton knit fabric | 1.9% |
| 6006.31 | Unbleached synthetic knit fabric | 1.2% |
| 6006.42 | Dyed artificial knit fabric | 0.7% |
| 6006.24 | Printed cotton knit fabric | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.46 per kg, 26% below the world average of $6.06, 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 knit fabric imports (HS 6006): 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 6006: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of knit fabric imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported knit fabric worth $57.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit fabric to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($52.4 million), followed by Taiwan (7%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 403% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.46 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $6.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit fabric to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $57.5 million in 2024, an increase of 388%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit fabric?
The HS code for knit fabric is heading 6006. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6006.32 (52% of the value) and 6006.22 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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