Ghana
Used clothing bales for importers in Ghana
Ghana is one of Africa's largest buyers of second-hand clothing: about 111,000 tonnes a year, 47 % of it from Europe (Oxford Economics, 2023 data). Bales are sold on to Accra's Kantamanto market and other markets across the country. Tell us your categories, grade and container, and we reply with a written offer.
Ports and routing
Port of Tema
Under evaluationGHTEM · Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
Quotation requests accepted, subject to confirmation of feasibility.
Port of Takoradi
Information onlyGHTKD · Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority
Shown for orientation only — no quotation requests at the moment.
Sea freight to Tema; Takoradi is shown on the map for orientation. Tell us your preferred Incoterm (FOB, CFR or CIF) and your clearing agent.
Documents for Ghana
The standard export file for each container, plus what this destination is known to require. The final list is confirmed with your offer.
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list per bale
- Certificate of origin
- Fumigation or disinfection certificate
- Verified gross mass (VGM)
Import rules to check
The Ghana Standards Authority enforces a ban on importing and selling second-hand underwear (panties, brassieres), handkerchiefs and singlets under Legislative Instrument LI 1586; enforcement was stepped up in July 2023. These items are excluded from every load. Confirm current requirements with the GSA and your clearing agent.
Ghana: second-hand underwear (underpants, bras, vests) and used handkerchiefs are banned under Legislative Instrument LI 1586 (Ghana Standards Authority; enforcement reported July 2023). These items are excluded from any load.
This information is for orientation only. Import rules change; confirm current requirements with the competent authority and your clearing agent before ordering.
Local terminology
Obroni wawu (second-hand clothes). Bales are usually described by category, weight and grade.