Synthetic staple yarn imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported synthetic staple yarn worth $6.1 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.9 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 | $6.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 757 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 1.6K t |
Where Ghana imports synthetic staple yarn from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 98% |
| India | $82K | 1.3% |
| United States | $16K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5509
| 5509.53 | Polyester-cotton blend yarn | 63% |
| 5509.22 | Plied polyester staple yarn | 16% |
| 5509.32 | Plied acrylic staple yarn | 15% |
| 5509.42 | Plied synthetic staple yarn (other) | 4.7% |
| 5509.11 | Nylon staple yarn | 0.9% |
| 5509.69 | Acrylic blend yarn (other) | 0.3% |
| 5509.61 | Acrylic-wool blend yarn | 0.1% |
| 5509.21 | Polyester staple yarn | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.00, 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 staple yarn imports (HS 5509): 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 5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple yarn imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported synthetic staple yarn worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple yarn to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by India (1%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $3.00 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 staple yarn to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple yarn?
The HS code for synthetic staple yarn is heading 5509. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 5509.53 (63% of the value) and 5509.22 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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