Cement and concrete imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported cement and concrete worth $7.6 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $7.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 2.2K t |
Where Ghana imports cement and concrete from
China alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 88% |
| Spain | $227K | 3% |
| Turkey | $167K | 2.2% |
| India | $140K | 1.9% |
| Israel | $135K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $68K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $66K | 0.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $54K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $20K | 0.3% |
| United States | $20K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6810
| 6810.99 | Concrete products (other) | 66% |
| 6810.19 | Concrete tiles and pavers | 24% |
| 6810.91 | Prefabricated concrete elements | 5.8% |
| 6810.11 | Concrete blocks | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 142% above the world average of $0.43. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 cement and concrete imports (HS 6810): 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 6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of cement and concrete imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported cement and concrete worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply cement and concrete to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Spain (3%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 454% on the year.
What is the average import price of cement and concrete per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 142% above the world average of $0.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cement and concrete to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 322%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cement and concrete?
The HS code for cement and concrete is heading 6810. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6810.99 (66% of the value) and 6810.19 (24%).
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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