Knit gloves imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $4.5 million of knit gloves in 2024 (790 tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $4.5M | 790 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 497 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 412 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 393 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 483 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 149 t |
| 2018 | $888K | 157 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 306 t |
Where Ghana imports knit gloves from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 85% |
| Germany | $418K | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $83K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $32K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $27K | 0.6% |
| India | $22K | 0.5% |
| United States | $19K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $14K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6116
| 6116.10 | Coated knit gloves | 53% |
| 6116.93 | Synthetic knit gloves | 30% |
| 6116.92 | Cotton knit gloves | 16% |
| 6116.99 | Knit gloves (other materials) | 0.7% |
| 6116.91 | Wool knit gloves | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6116.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.64 per kg, 54% below the world average of $12.32, 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 gloves imports (HS 6116): 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 6116: Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit gloves imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported knit gloves worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 790 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit gloves to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Germany (9%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 904% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.64 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $12.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit gloves to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit gloves?
The HS code for knit gloves is heading 6116. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6116.10 (53% of the value) and 6116.93 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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