Net fabric imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of net fabric by Ghana reached $18.5 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $18.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 826 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 772 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 597 t |
Where Ghana imports net fabric from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.5M | 100% |
| India | $13K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5804
| 5804.21 | Machine-made lace, synthetic | 54% |
| 5804.29 | Machine-made lace (natural) | 30% |
| 5804.10 | Tulle or net fabric | 16% |
| 5804.30 | Lace: hand-made, in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.63 per kg, 43% below the world average of $9.95, 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 net fabric imports (HS 5804): 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 5804: Tulles and other net fabrics; not including woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics; lace in the piece, in strips or in motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Common questions
What is the value of net fabric imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported net fabric worth $18.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply net fabric to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($18.5 million), followed by India (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of net fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.63 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $9.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of net fabric to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $18.5 million in 2024, an increase of 393%. The peak was 2023 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for net fabric?
The HS code for net fabric is heading 5804. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 5804.21 (54% of the value) and 5804.29 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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