Lingerie and corsetry imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $8.5 million of lingerie and corsetry in 2024 (850 tonnes). Value rose 166% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $8.5M | 850 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 518 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 533 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 611 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 342 t |
| 2019 | $765K | 278 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 474 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 277 t |
Where Ghana imports lingerie and corsetry from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 99% |
| South Africa | $38K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6212
| 6212.10 | Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 96% |
| 6212.20 | Girdles and panty girdles | 1.6% |
| 6212.30 | Corselettes | 1.4% |
| 6212.90 | Braces and garters | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.04 per kg, 74% below the world average of $38.27, 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 lingerie and corsetry imports (HS 6212): 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 6212: Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of lingerie and corsetry imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported lingerie and corsetry worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 850 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 166% on 2023.
Which countries supply lingerie and corsetry to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by South Africa (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of lingerie and corsetry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.04 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $38.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lingerie and corsetry to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 315%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lingerie and corsetry?
The HS code for lingerie and corsetry is heading 6212. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6212.10 (96% of the value) and 6212.20 (2%).
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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