Asphalt and bitumen imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported asphalt and bitumen worth $3.3 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 51% on 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 | $3.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.5K t |
Where Ghana imports asphalt and bitumen from
The largest suppliers were Italy (33%), Egypt (20%), Turkey (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+482% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.1M | 33% |
| Egypt | $678K | 21% |
| Turkey | $591K | 18% |
| China | $476K | 14% |
| Canada | $177K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $153K | 4.6% |
| Slovakia | $35K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $28K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $23K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $18K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6807
| 6807.10 | Bitumen roofing sheets | 88% |
| 6807.90 | Bitumen products | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6807.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, close to the world average of $0.80.
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 asphalt and bitumen imports (HS 6807): 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 6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch).
Common questions
What is the value of asphalt and bitumen imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported asphalt and bitumen worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply asphalt and bitumen to Ghana?
Italy was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Egypt (20%) and Turkey (18%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 482% on the year.
What is the average import price of asphalt and bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of asphalt and bitumen to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for asphalt and bitumen?
The HS code for asphalt and bitumen is heading 6807. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6807.10 (88% of the value) and 6807.90 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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