Worn clothing imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $152.1 million of worn clothing in 2024 (156.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. That is 7% 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 | $152.1M | 156.2K t |
| 2023 | $142.5M | 128.8K t |
| 2022 | $130.7M | 122.0K t |
| 2021 | $157.0M | 142.2K t |
| 2020 | $183.0M | 152.7K t |
| 2019 | $148.8M | 128.1K t |
| 2018 | $158.0M | 126.5K t |
| 2017 | $182.0M | 124.3K t |
Where Ghana imports worn clothing from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (48%), China (16%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $73.6M | 48% |
| China | $23.6M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $10.1M | 6.6% |
| Canada | $9.4M | 6.2% |
| Poland | $8.1M | 5.3% |
| United States | $5.2M | 3.4% |
| South Korea | $4.4M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Worn clothing exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported worn clothing worth $511 thousand (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Cote d'Ivoire (29%), Niger (28%), Burkina Faso (22%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+601% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $147K | 29% |
| Niger | $145K | 28% |
| Burkina Faso | $113K | 22% |
| Benin | $42K | 8.2% |
| Kenya | $22K | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $17K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 1.5% |
| Lesotho | $6K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $5K | 0.9% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana worn clothing imports (HS 6309): 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 6309: Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles.
Common questions
What is the value of worn clothing imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported worn clothing worth $152.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 214 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn clothing to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($73.6 million), followed by China (16%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of worn clothing to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $182.0 million in 2017 to $152.1 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2020 at $183.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $156.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also export worn clothing?
Yes. Ghana exported $511 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Niger and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $151.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn clothing?
The HS code for worn clothing is heading 6309. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6309.00. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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