Light synthetic cotton blend imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.7 million of light synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (908 tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $10.7 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 | $3.7M | 908 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 722 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Ghana imports light synthetic cotton blend from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 92% |
| Pakistan | $276K | 7.4% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.21 | Plain weave polyester cotton | 36% |
| 5513.49 | Light acrylic cotton blend, printed | 31% |
| 5513.11 | Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave | 19% |
| 5513.23 | Other weave polyester cotton | 7.4% |
| 5513.41 | Light polyester cotton blend, printed | 4% |
| 5513.31 | Light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured | 3.1% |
| 5513.12 | Fabrics, woven: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such, mixed mainly or solely with… | 0.5% |
| 5513.29 | Light acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.13 per kg, 34% below the world average of $6.22, 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 light synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5513): 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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 908 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply light synthetic cotton blend to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Pakistan (7%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 114% on the year.
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.13 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $6.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light synthetic cotton blend to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2020 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 5513.21 (36% of the value) and 5513.49 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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