Cellulose ethers (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellulose ethers (other) by Ghana reached $6.0 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.4 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 | $6.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 683 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 720 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 690 t |
Where Ghana imports cellulose ethers (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 75% below the world average of $6.16, 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 cellulose ethers (other) imports (HS 3912.39): 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 3912.39: Cellulose ethers: (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose ethers (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported cellulose ethers (other) worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose ethers (other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by South Korea (7%) and Sweden (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose ethers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $6.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cellulose ethers (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose ethers (other)?
The HS code for cellulose ethers (other) is subheading 3912.39. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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