Other footwear imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other footwear by Ghana reached $7.2 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 112% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $7.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 508 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 512 t |
Where Ghana imports other footwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+563% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 87% |
| United Kingdom | $347K | 4.8% |
| United States | $190K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $140K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $71K | 1% |
| Spain | $62K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $29K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $28K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $23K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6405
| 6405.90 | Footwear (other materials) | 83% |
| 6405.20 | Textile shoes (other) | 14% |
| 6405.10 | Leather footwear (other) | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.74 per kg, 63% below the world average of $15.36, 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.
Other footwear exports from Ghana
Exports of other footwear by Ghana reached $603 thousand in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $561K | 93% |
| Niger | $26K | 4.4% |
| Togo | $7K | 1.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Bahamas | $1K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana other footwear imports (HS 6405): 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 6405: Footwear; other footwear n.e.c. in chapter 64.
Common questions
What is the value of other footwear imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported other footwear worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 112% on 2023.
Which countries supply other footwear to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (5%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 563% on the year.
What is the average import price of other footwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.74 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $15.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other footwear to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export other footwear?
Yes. Ghana exported $603 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for other footwear?
The HS code for other footwear is heading 6405. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6405.90 (83% of the value) and 6405.20 (14%).
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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