Synthetic filament yarn imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $5.5 million of synthetic filament yarn in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 43% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.5 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 | $5.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 2.7K t |
Where Ghana imports synthetic filament yarn from
China alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 97% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 1.2% |
| India | $29K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.4% |
| Slovakia | $14K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5402
| 5402.20 | High-tenacity polyester yarn | 20% |
| 5402.44 | Elastomeric filament yarn | 17% |
| 5402.49 | Synthetic filament yarn (other) | 13% |
| 5402.62 | Plied polyester filament yarn | 12% |
| 5402.33 | Textured polyester yarn | 10% |
| 5402.63 | Plied polypropylene filament yarn | 8.1% |
| 5402.34 | Textured polypropylene yarn | 6.5% |
| 5402.61 | Plied nylon filament yarn | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, close to the world average of $2.52.
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 yarn imports (HS 5402): 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 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic filament yarn imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported synthetic filament yarn worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic filament yarn to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (1%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic filament yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic filament yarn to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2017 at $19.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic filament yarn?
The HS code for synthetic filament yarn is heading 5402. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 5402.20 (20% of the value) and 5402.44 (17%).
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