Technical textile imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.7 million of technical textile in 2024 (225 tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.7M | 225 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 200 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 357 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 162 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 70 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 199 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 303 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 236 t |
Where Ghana imports technical textile from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Turkey (10%), France (9%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 40% |
| Turkey | $268K | 10% |
| France | $245K | 9.2% |
| Australia | $205K | 7.7% |
| India | $194K | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $160K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $143K | 5.4% |
| United States | $127K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $79K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 5911
| 5911.90 | Technical textile (other articles) | 80% |
| 5911.32 | Paper machine heavy fabric | 11% |
| 5911.10 | Card clothing and technical fabric | 3.1% |
| 5911.40 | Oil press straining cloth | 2.4% |
| 5911.31 | Paper machine endless fabric | 2% |
| 5911.20 | Bolting cloth | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.88 per kg, 22% below the world average of $15.14, 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 technical textile imports (HS 5911): 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 5911: Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported technical textile worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 225 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.88 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $15.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of technical textile to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical textile?
The HS code for technical textile is heading 5911. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 5911.90 (80% of the value) and 5911.32 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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