Knitted pile fabric imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $5.4 million of knitted pile fabric in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That is 179% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $5.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 406 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 592 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 356 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 249 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 622 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 468 t |
Where Ghana imports knitted pile fabric from
China alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+200% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 100% |
| South Korea | $13K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6001
| 6001.92 | Synthetic pile knit fabric | 99% |
| 6001.22 | Synthetic loop pile fabric | 0.3% |
| 6001.91 | Cotton pile knit fabric | 0.3% |
| 6001.21 | Cotton loop pile fabric | 0.1% |
| 6001.99 | Pile knit fabric (other fibres) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.89 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.44, 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 knitted pile fabric imports (HS 6001): 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 6001: Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted pile fabric imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported knitted pile fabric worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 179% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted pile fabric to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by South Korea (0%) and Spain (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 570% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitted pile fabric to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 348%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted pile fabric?
The HS code for knitted pile fabric is heading 6001. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6001.92 (99% of the value) and 6001.22 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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