Women's knit underwear imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $9.8 million of women's knit underwear in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 77% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $9.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 794 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 785 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 710 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 440 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 373 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 409 t |
Where Ghana imports women's knit underwear from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.4M | 96% |
| India | $158K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $80K | 0.8% |
| Philippines | $61K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $56K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6108
| 6108.91 | Women's cotton knit negligee | 27% |
| 6108.22 | Women's synthetic knit briefs | 26% |
| 6108.92 | Women's synthetic knit negligee | 17% |
| 6108.21 | Women's cotton knit briefs | 15% |
| 6108.32 | Women's synthetic knit pyjamas | 9.3% |
| 6108.31 | Women's cotton knit pyjamas | 4% |
| 6108.19 | Slips and petticoats: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 1.1% |
| 6108.29 | Women's knit briefs (other fibres) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.95 per kg, 61% below the world average of $20.31, 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.
Women's knit underwear exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $425 thousand of women's knit underwear in 2024 (8 tonnes). United States alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $423K | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Costa Rica | $0K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana women's knit underwear imports (HS 6108): 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 6108: Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit underwear imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported women's knit underwear worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit underwear to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by India (2%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.95 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $20.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of women's knit underwear to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export women's knit underwear?
Yes. Ghana exported $425 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, South Africa and Costa Rica. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit underwear?
The HS code for women's knit underwear is heading 6108. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6108.91 (27% of the value) and 6108.22 (26%).
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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