Acrylic resin imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported acrylic resin worth $28.8 million (21.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $75.2 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 | $28.8M | 21.8K t |
| 2023 | $42.6M | 24.9K t |
| 2022 | $44.0M | 21.7K t |
| 2021 | $75.2M | 30.2K t |
| 2020 | $29.2M | 20.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.1M | 11.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 6.0K t |
Where Ghana imports acrylic resin from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (34%), China (17%), Taiwan (11%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $9.7M | 34% |
| China | $5.0M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $3.2M | 11% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 9% |
| India | $2.1M | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Indonesia | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 4% |
| Spain | $538K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $418K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3906
| 3906.90 | Acrylic polymers: (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary forms | 99% |
| 3906.10 | Polymethyl methacrylate | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3906.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 39% below the world average of $2.18, 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 acrylic resin imports (HS 3906): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3906: Acrylic polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic resin imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported acrylic resin worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic resin to Ghana?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by China (17%) and Taiwan (11%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic resin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $2.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic resin to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2021 at $75.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic resin?
The HS code for acrylic resin is heading 3906. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3906.90 (99% of the value) and 3906.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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