Man-made knit garments imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported man-made knit garments worth $2.5 million (354 tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $2.5M | 354 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 47 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 38 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 54 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 198 t |
| 2019 | $673K | 32 t |
| 2018 | $355K | 57 t |
| 2017 | $757K | 133 t |
Where Ghana imports man-made knit garments from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 97% |
| Indonesia | $32K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.10 per kg, 74% below the world average of $27.09, 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.
Man-made knit garments exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported man-made knit garments worth $881 thousand (24 tonnes). United States alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $876K | 99% |
| Ireland | $2K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Cyprus | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana man-made knit garments imports (HS 6114.30): 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 6114.30: Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of man-made knit garments imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported man-made knit garments worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 354 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply man-made knit garments to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Indonesia (1%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 851% on the year.
What is the average import price of man-made knit garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.10 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $27.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of man-made knit garments to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $756 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export man-made knit garments?
Yes. Ghana exported $881 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and Saudi Arabia. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for man-made knit garments?
The HS code for man-made knit garments is subheading 6114.30. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6114 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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