Adhesive wound dressings imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.2 million of adhesive wound dressings in 2024 (616 tonnes). That is 165% 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 | $3.2M | 616 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 251 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 242 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 311 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 581 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 264 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 431 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 603 t |
Where Ghana imports adhesive wound dressings from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+170% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 94% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 2.5% |
| India | $57K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $32K | 1% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.20 per kg, 77% below the world average of $22.64, 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 adhesive wound dressings imports (HS 3005.10): 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 3005.10: Dressings, adhesive: and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of adhesive wound dressings imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported adhesive wound dressings worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 616 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 165% on 2023.
Which countries supply adhesive wound dressings to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 941% on the year.
What is the average import price of adhesive wound dressings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.20 per kg in 2024, 77% below the world average of $22.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of adhesive wound dressings to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for adhesive wound dressings?
The HS code for adhesive wound dressings is subheading 3005.10. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3005 page.
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