Synthetic filament fabric imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $122.1 million of synthetic filament fabric in 2024 (35.1 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $122.1M | 35.1K t |
| 2023 | $106.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $96.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $89.1M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $70.8M | 16.4K t |
| 2019 | $31.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $31.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $42.9M | 11.0K t |
Where Ghana imports synthetic filament fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $113.7M | 93% |
| India | $6.0M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $528K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $293K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $165K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $84K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $69K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $66K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $33K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5407
| 5407.54 | Printed textured polyester fabric | 40% |
| 5407.52 | Textured polyester fabric (dyed) | 38% |
| 5407.69 | Polyester blend fabric (smooth) | 7.6% |
| 5407.61 | Smooth polyester fabric | 4.4% |
| 5407.51 | Textured polyester fabric (natural) | 3.2% |
| 5407.53 | Multi-color textured polyester fabric | 1.6% |
| 5407.20 | Synthetic strip fabric | 1.3% |
| 5407.72 | Acrylic filament dyed | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, 38% below the world average of $5.62, 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 synthetic filament fabric imports (HS 5407): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 5407: Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament fabric imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported synthetic filament fabric worth $122.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament fabric to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($113.7 million), followed by India (5%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $5.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic filament fabric to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.9 million in 2017 to $122.1 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $73.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament fabric?
The HS code for synthetic filament fabric is heading 5407. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 5407.54 (40% of the value) and 5407.52 (38%).
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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World synthetic filament fabric trade: top importers and exporters
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