Medical dressing imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported medical dressing worth $7.9 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 79% 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 | $7.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 927 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 965 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 1.8K t |
Where Ghana imports medical dressing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.4M | 93% |
| India | $151K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $86K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 1% |
| United States | $73K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $44K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.5% |
| Israel | $21K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $15K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $15K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3005
| 3005.90 | Medicated gauze and bandages | 60% |
| 3005.10 | Adhesive wound dressings | 40% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.86 per kg, 71% below the world average of $16.84, 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 medical dressing imports (HS 3005): 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 3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use.
Common questions
What is the value of medical dressing imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported medical dressing worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical dressing to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by India (2%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 587% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical dressing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.86 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical dressing to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical dressing?
The HS code for medical dressing is heading 3005. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3005.90 (60% of the value) and 3005.10 (40%).
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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