Knit garment imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.7 million of knit garment in 2024 (665 tonnes). Value rose 35% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $3.7M | 665 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 220 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 144 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 352 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 304 t |
| 2018 | $843K | 131 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 209 t |
Where Ghana imports knit garment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 89% |
| Switzerland | $74K | 2% |
| Italy | $68K | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $46K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $43K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $32K | 0.9% |
| France | $30K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.5% |
| India | $17K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6114
| 6114.30 | Man-made knit garments | 67% |
| 6114.20 | Cotton knit garments | 26% |
| 6114.90 | Knit garments (other materials) | 6.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6114.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.63 per kg, 77% below the world average of $24.08, 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.
Knit garment exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $930 thousand of knit garment in 2024 (132 tonnes). United States alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $878K | 95% |
| Burkina Faso | $31K | 3.3% |
| France | $5K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.2% |
| Togo | $2K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana knit garment imports (HS 6114): 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 6114: Garments; knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of knit garment imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported knit garment worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 665 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit garment to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Switzerland (2%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 743% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit garment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.63 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $24.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knit garment to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 257%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export knit garment?
Yes. Ghana exported $930 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Burkina Faso and France. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit garment?
The HS code for knit garment is heading 6114. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6114.30 (67% of the value) and 6114.20 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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