Carbonate imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported carbonate worth $18.9 million (50.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.3 million.
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 | $18.9M | 50.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.6M | 110.4K t |
| 2022 | $34.3M | 118.9K t |
| 2021 | $26.9M | 132.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 28.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 84.4K t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 76.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 16.7K t |
Where Ghana imports carbonate from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2836
| 2836.50 | Calcium carbonate | 66% |
| 2836.20 | Soda ash | 16% |
| 2836.40 | Potassium carbonate | 9.1% |
| 2836.99 | Carbonates (other) | 5.2% |
| 2836.30 | Sodium bicarbonate | 2.9% |
| 2836.60 | Barium carbonate | 0.9% |
| 2836.92 | Strontium carbonate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2836.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, close to the world average of $0.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carbonate exports from Ghana
Exports of carbonate by Ghana reached $621 thousand in 2024 (523 tonnes). Germany alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $605K | 97% |
| Togo | $9K | 1.5% |
| Angola | $7K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Burkina Faso | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana carbonate imports (HS 2836): 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 2836: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonate imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported carbonate worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonate to Ghana?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by China (17%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 353% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbonate to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, an increase of 239%. The peak was 2022 at $34.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export carbonate?
Yes. Ghana exported $621 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Togo and Angola. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonate?
The HS code for carbonate is heading 2836. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2836.50 (66% of the value) and 2836.20 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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