Nonwoven fabric imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of nonwoven fabric by Ghana reached $35.8 million in 2024 (17.5 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $35.8M | 17.5K t |
| 2023 | $33.8M | 13.5K t |
| 2022 | $33.2M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.4M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
Where Ghana imports nonwoven fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.4M | 91% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.5M | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $585K | 1.6% |
| France | $577K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $309K | 0.9% |
| India | $110K | 0.3% |
| Slovakia | $64K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $64K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $49K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.91 | Light nonwoven natural fabric | 36% |
| 5603.92 | Medium nonwoven natural fabric | 27% |
| 5603.94 | Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 17% |
| 5603.14 | Very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 9.8% |
| 5603.11 | Light nonwoven synthetic fabric | 3.4% |
| 5603.13 | Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 2.9% |
| 5603.93 | Heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 2% |
| 5603.12 | Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 50% below the world average of $4.06, 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 nonwoven fabric imports (HS 5603): 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 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported nonwoven fabric worth $35.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonwoven fabric to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($32.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (4%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $4.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nonwoven fabric to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $35.8 million in 2024, an increase of 829%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 5603.91 (36% of the value) and 5603.92 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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