Other synthetic staple fabric imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $17.6 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $26.7 million.
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 | $17.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Ghana imports other synthetic staple fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 94% |
| India | $674K | 3.8% |
| Pakistan | $152K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $103K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $61K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5515
| 5515.11 | Polyester and viscose rayon blend | 98% |
| 5515.99 | Synthetic blend fabric (other) | 0.5% |
| 5515.12 | Polyester and man-made filament blend | 0.5% |
| 5515.19 | Polyester blend fabric (other) | 0.4% |
| 5515.22 | Fabrics, woven: of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair | 0.2% |
| 5515.13 | Polyester and wool blend | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.08 per kg, 51% below the world average of $8.27, 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 other synthetic staple fabric imports (HS 5515): 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 5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55.
Common questions
What is the value of other synthetic staple fabric imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply other synthetic staple fabric to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by India (4%) and Pakistan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of other synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.08 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $8.27 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 synthetic staple fabric to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2021 at $26.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for other synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for other synthetic staple fabric is heading 5515. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 5515.11 (98% of the value) and 5515.99 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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