Base metal costume jewelry imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of base metal costume jewelry by Ghana reached $4.7 million in 2024 (757 tonnes). That is 54% 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 | $4.7M | 757 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 242 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 205 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 304 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 677 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 455 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 449 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 644 t |
Where Ghana imports base metal costume jewelry from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 95% |
| United States | $133K | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $33K | 0.7% |
| India | $20K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.25 per kg, 87% below the world average of $47.13, 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 base metal costume jewelry imports (HS 7117.19): 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 7117.19: Jewellery: imitation, (excluding cuff links and studs), of base metal, whether or not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of base metal costume jewelry imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported base metal costume jewelry worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 757 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply base metal costume jewelry to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by the United States (3%) and Malaysia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 886% on the year.
What is the average import price of base metal costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.25 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $47.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of base metal costume jewelry to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2020 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for base metal costume jewelry?
The HS code for base metal costume jewelry is subheading 7117.19. It sits in HS chapter 71 (natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7117 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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