Leather handbag imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported leather handbag worth $2.4 million (867 tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.8 million.
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 | $2.4M | 867 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 317 t |
Where Ghana imports leather handbag from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 65% |
| Italy | $483K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 4.6% |
| Germany | $73K | 3% |
| Pakistan | $55K | 2.3% |
| United States | $47K | 2% |
| Switzerland | $39K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $10K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, 98% below the world average of $140.47, 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 leather handbag imports (HS 4202.21): 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 4202.21: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather handbag imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported leather handbag worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 867 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather handbag to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (20%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather handbag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 98% below the world average of $140.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather handbag to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2020 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather handbag?
The HS code for leather handbag is subheading 4202.21. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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