A flat-knit factory in Gaziantep, Turkey supplying wholesale knitwear programs to Ghanaian importers, distributors and multi-brand buyers — FOB Mersin or CIF Tema, multi-style assortments, MOQ 250 per colour, per size. China+1 quality and English-language business, factory-direct, no trading agent in between.
A wholesale knitwear program from Turkey means you buy direct from a flat-knit factory — not a trading company, not a sourcing agent — on FOB or CIF terms with full export documentation. Our factory (22 Shima Seiki and Stoll flat-knit machines in Gaziantep) produces multi-style sweater and knitwear assortments for Ghanaian importers who need reliable, repeatable quality outside China, with the paperwork your ICUMS entry requires.
For Ghanaian wholesale buyers, the case for Turkey isn't about a cheaper customs bill — there is no Turkey–Ghana FTA, and the ECOWAS Common External Tariff treats Turkish and Chinese knitwear identically. It's about quality you can re-order without surprises, a genuine China+1 second source, WHOLEGARMENT and fine-gauge capability, and a supplier who runs business in English. The honest numbers are below.
You buy direct from the production floor — no trading agent markup between you and the machines. FOB Mersin if you arrange freight, or CIF Tema delivered to port. Complete commercial invoice and packing list formatted for ICUMS (UNIPASS) clearance.
4–12 styles per program is our standard wholesale pattern. Crewnecks, cardigans, turtlenecks, vests — different gauges and fiber grades in a single order. One supplier, one shipment, one customs entry through the GRA.
250 pieces per colour, per size — the floor applies to every colour and size, not per style total. A 6-style run in 3 colours across 4 sizes is 6 × 3 × 4 × 250 = 18,000 units. Size ratios graded to your market, with colour and weight specs you approve before bulk.
Repeat orders run faster — we hold your approved yarn standards and construction specs, and bulk re-runs drop the sample stage. Ghanaian importers building seasonal programs get predictable lead times order-on-order.
Unit cost is what factories compete on. Landed cost is what hits your margin in Accra. A simplified comparison for a wholesale sweater program (1,000 pcs cotton-blend crewneck, CIF Tema pricing) — and the honest answer is that customs is a wash, so quality and reliability are where the decision is really made:
| Cost Block | Turkey (1,000 pcs) | China (1,000 pcs) |
|---|---|---|
| FOB unit price (12gg cotton-blend crewneck) | ~$14–18 | ~$11–15 |
| Ocean freight to Tema (LCL) | ~$1,000–1,600 | ~$1,600–2,600 |
| ECOWAS CET import duty (finished knitwear, 20%) | ~$2,800–3,600 | ~$2,800–3,600 |
| Tariff advantage over China | None | None |
| VAT + NHIL + GETFund + COVID-19 levies | applies (both origins) | applies (both origins) |
| Ocean transit time (FOB to port) | ~10–14 days | ~28–35 days |
Illustrative model. There is no Turkey–Ghana FTA — finished knitwear from both origins enters under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff at 20%, plus VAT, NHIL, GETFund and the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy on the duty-inclusive value. Confirm current rates and exemptions with a licensed ICUMS clearing agent and the Ghana Revenue Authority before placing orders. Freight rates fluctuate. We do not claim a customs advantage over China — there isn't one.
For Ghanaian wholesale importers and distributors planning seasonal programs:
Total new-style lead time: Plan 85–105 days from tech pack submission to Ghanaian port of entry. Repeat programs (re-run of approved styles): 60–75 days. Harmattan-season and year-end programs: submit tech packs roughly three to four months ahead. Start with our OEM knitwear manufacturing overview if you are building a private-label line from scratch.
Our in-house flat-knit range covers the core of a wholesale sweater program — a category that complements Ghana's own textile heritage (GTP, Akosombo, kente print and weave) rather than competing with it:
Crewneck, V-neck, mock-neck, turtleneck — 3gg (chunky) to 12gg (fine). Merino, lambswool, cotton, cashmere-merino blend. The wholesale staple for the cooler Harmattan months and air-conditioned retail.
Button-front, open-front, longline, cropped — 5gg to 12gg. Intarsia stripe and jacquard options at no additional MOQ uplift (colour count adds complexity, not MOQ).
Sleeveless knit vests (heritage and contemporary styling), knit midi and maxi dresses. WHOLEGARMENT seamless option on 5gg–12gg vests and dresses.
WHOLEGARMENT seamless merino, fine-gauge cotton knits and lightweight layering pieces suited to a warm climate. Non-Xinjiang fiber, OEKO-TEX certified — flat-knit pieces that sit alongside Ghana's printed and woven cloth, not in place of it.
250 pieces per colorway, per size. Multi-style programs (4–12 styles, 2–4 colorways each) are standard for our wholesale customers. No minimum on the number of styles per order — only the per-colour, per-size MOQ applies.
Yes. We quote FOB Mersin for buyers arranging their own freight, or CIF Tema (and Takoradi) for a delivered-to-port price. Full export documentation is provided either way, formatted for ICUMS (UNIPASS) entry through the Ghana Revenue Authority.
No, and we won't pretend otherwise. There is no Turkey–Ghana FTA. Finished knitwear enters under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff at 20%, plus VAT, NHIL, GETFund and the COVID-19 levy — and Chinese-origin knitwear pays exactly the same. There is no customs advantage over China. We compete on quality, China+1 reliability, WHOLEGARMENT capability and English-language business.
First sample: 10–14 days. Bulk: 45–60 days from approved pre-production sample. Ocean Mersin to Tema: ~10–14 days. Total first-order-to-port: 85–105 days. Repeat programs: 60–75 days.
Yes — 4–12 styles across different gauges and fiber types routinely. Single commercial invoice and packing list, simplifying your ICUMS entry. Each style is sampled and approved individually before bulk is confirmed.
Standard TT wire transfer: 30% deposit on pre-production approval, 70% against a copy of the bill of lading. Pricing is quoted in USD or EUR; settlement of duty, VAT and levies in GHS (Cedi) is handled on your side at clearance through your agent.
A style list, reference samples or a line sheet is enough to start. We respond within one business day, in English, with a capacity check, FOB / CIF Tema indicative pricing and a sample timeline — so you can run it against your current landed cost in Accra before committing anything. Reach us through our Ghana contact page.
Explore Our Ghana Knitwear Range
Manufacturing
Build a private-label knitwear line from your tech pack — full OEM service for Ghanaian brands.
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Fine-gauge merino cardigans for premium wholesale programs — yarn grades and styling explained.
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Lightweight cotton knits suited to a warm climate — the practical wholesale staple for Ghana.
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Brushed mohair-blend cardigans — a higher-margin statement piece for multi-brand buyers.
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ECOWAS CET, VAT, NHIL, GETFund and the COVID-19 levy — what really lands at Tema, honestly.
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Ocean routes, transit times and ICUMS clearance for knitwear arriving at Tema and Takoradi.
Read guide →No — and we are honest about it. There is no Turkey–Ghana free trade agreement. Finished knitwear enters under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff at 20%, plus VAT, NHIL, GETFund and the COVID-19 levy. Chinese-origin knitwear pays the same. There is no customs advantage over China. Our case is quality, China+1 risk diversification, WHOLEGARMENT capability and English-language business — not a cheaper customs bill.
Yes — we routinely handle programs covering 4–12 styles across multiple gauges and yarn types (merino, cashmere-blend, cotton, acrylic). All styles ship on a single commercial invoice and packing list, simplifying your ICUMS entry. Each style is sampled and approved individually before bulk is confirmed.
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, fiber content certificates and country-of-origin documentation — all formatted for ICUMS (UNIPASS) clearance through the Ghana Revenue Authority, with Ghana Standards Authority product conformity in mind. Care and fiber labels applied in-house before export.