Candle imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported candle worth $2.2 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 881 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 805 t |
Where Ghana imports candle from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 99% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.3% |
| United States | $6K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $1K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 58% below the world average of $3.48, 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 candle imports (HS 3406): 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 3406: Candles, tapers and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of candle imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported candle worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply candle to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (0%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of candle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $3.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of candle to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for candle?
The HS code for candle is heading 3406. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3406.00. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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