Sisal rope and cordage imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.5 million of sisal rope and cordage in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 204 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $3.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 951 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 948 t |
| 2018 | $56K | 350 t |
| 2017 | $274K | 246 t |
Where Ghana imports sisal rope and cordage from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $3.4M | 99% |
| India | $33K | 1% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, 44% below the world average of $2.77, 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 sisal rope and cordage imports (HS 5607.29): 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 5607.29: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed.
Common questions
What is the value of sisal rope and cordage imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported sisal rope and cordage worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 204 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply sisal rope and cordage to Ghana?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of sisal rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $2.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sisal rope and cordage to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $274 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sisal rope and cordage?
The HS code for sisal rope and cordage is subheading 5607.29. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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