Light cotton fabric imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light cotton fabric by Ghana reached $152.6 million in 2024 (22.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 81% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $152.6M | 22.3K t |
| 2023 | $84.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $79.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $78.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $92.3M | 14.3K t |
| 2019 | $44.6M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $50.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $91.6M | 13.7K t |
Where Ghana imports light cotton fabric from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $105.8M | 69% |
| India | $41.4M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $725K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $570K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $391K | 0.3% |
| Benin | $342K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $268K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $101K | 0.1% |
| United States | $100K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5208
| 5208.52 | Printed medium plain cotton fabric | 65% |
| 5208.12 | Unbleached medium plain cotton fabric | 11% |
| 5208.32 | Dyed medium plain cotton fabric | 7.5% |
| 5208.22 | Bleached medium plain cotton fabric | 5.6% |
| 5208.39 | Dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 3.6% |
| 5208.13 | Unbleached light twill cotton fabric | 3.4% |
| 5208.59 | Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 1.5% |
| 5208.19 | Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.85 per kg, 27% below the world average of $9.39, 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.
Light cotton fabric exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported light cotton fabric worth $1.1 million (95 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $820K | 74% |
| Togo | $199K | 18% |
| Kenya | $21K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $18K | 1.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $16K | 1.4% |
| Benin | $9K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $5K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.4% |
| United States | $4K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $4K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana light cotton fabric imports (HS 5208): 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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported light cotton fabric worth $152.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 81% on 2023.
Which countries supply light cotton fabric to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($105.8 million), followed by India (27%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 387% on the year.
What is the average import price of light cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.85 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $9.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light cotton fabric to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.6 million in 2017 to $152.6 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $84.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also export light cotton fabric?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Togo and Kenya. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $151.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
The HS code for light cotton fabric is heading 5208. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 5208.52 (65% of the value) and 5208.12 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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