Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $6.1 million of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.5 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 | $6.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 854 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 445 t |
| 2017 | $851K | 506 t |
Where Ghana imports very heavy nonwoven natural fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 97% |
| Germany | $56K | 0.9% |
| India | $41K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $30K | 0.5% |
| France | $17K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.08 per kg, 29% below the world average of $5.71, 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 very heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.94): 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 5603.94: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported very heavy nonwoven natural fabric worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply very heavy nonwoven natural fabric to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Germany (1%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.08 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $5.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $851 thousand in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 619%. The peak was 2023 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for very heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for very heavy nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.94. 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 5603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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