Activated carbon imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $20.1 million of activated carbon in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $20.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 2.4K t |
Where Ghana imports activated carbon from
India alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.2M | 51% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5.7M | 29% |
| Philippines | $1.4M | 7% |
| Sri Lanka | $871K | 4.3% |
| China | $666K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $466K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $241K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $192K | 1% |
| United States | $150K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $52K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3802
| 3802.10 | Carbon: activated | 98% |
| 3802.90 | Activated mineral | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.75 per kg, 90% above the world average of $0.92. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 activated carbon imports (HS 3802): 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 3802: Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black.
Common questions
What is the value of activated carbon imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported activated carbon worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply activated carbon to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (29%) and the Philippines (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of activated carbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.75 per kg in 2024, 90% above the world average of $0.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of activated carbon to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, an increase of 621%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for activated carbon?
The HS code for activated carbon is heading 3802. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3802.10 (98% of the value) and 3802.90 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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