Knit sweater exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $11.0 million of knit sweater in 2024 (386 tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.0M | 386 t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 900 t |
| 2022 | $27.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 599 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 276 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 448 t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 470 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 187 t |
Where Ghana exports knit sweater to
United States alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.9M | 100% |
| Canada | $14K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $13K | 0.1% |
| France | $10K | 0.1% |
| Benin | $5K | 0% |
| China | $4K | 0% |
| Honduras | $4K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6110
| 6110.30 | Synthetic knit sweater | 97% |
| 6110.20 | Cotton knit sweater | 3.1% |
| 6110.11 | Wool knit sweater | 0% |
| 6110.90 | Knit sweater (other fibres) | 0% |
| 6110.12 | Cashmere knit sweater | 0% |
| 6110.19 | Fine animal hair knit sweater | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6110.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.46 per kg, close to the world average of $26.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit sweater imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $6.8 million of knit sweater in 2024 (798 tonnes). China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 90% |
| Netherlands | $221K | 3.2% |
| India | $164K | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $59K | 0.9% |
| France | $56K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $48K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $43K | 0.6% |
| United States | $33K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana knit sweater exports (HS 6110): 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 6110: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit sweater exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported knit sweater worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 386 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries buy knit sweater from Ghana?
The United States was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Canada (0%) and Mexico (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. Honduras grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average export price of knit sweater per kg?
The average declared export value was about $28.46 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $26.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of knit sweater from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. The peak was 2022 at $27.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also import knit sweater?
Yes. Ghana imported $6.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the Netherlands and India. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit sweater?
The HS code for knit sweater is heading 6110. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6110.30 (97% of the value) and 6110.20 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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