Cement clinker imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $178.8 million of cement clinker in 2024 (3.69 million tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 184 countries for imports of this product. That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $398.3 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 | $178.8M | 3.69M t |
| 2023 | $268.3M | 4.80M t |
| 2022 | $341.2M | 5.36M t |
| 2021 | $398.3M | 6.06M t |
| 2020 | $138.3M | 4.52M t |
| 2019 | $182.7M | 4.51M t |
| 2018 | $195.0M | 3.95M t |
| 2017 | $79.5M | 2.67M t |
Where Ghana imports cement clinker from
Egypt alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $105.7M | 59% |
| Pakistan | $21.6M | 12% |
| Togo | $11.5M | 6.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.7M | 4.3% |
| Nigeria | $7.6M | 4.3% |
| Morocco | $7.4M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $6.3M | 3.6% |
| Angola | $5.8M | 3.2% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, close to the world average of $0.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cement clinker exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported cement clinker worth $225 thousand (1.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $225K | 100% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana cement clinker imports (HS 2523.10): 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 2523.10: Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured).
Common questions
What is the value of cement clinker imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported cement clinker worth $178.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.69 million tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 184 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply cement clinker to Ghana?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($105.7 million), followed by Pakistan (12%) and Togo (6%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of cement clinker per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cement clinker to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $79.5 million in 2017 to $178.8 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2021 at $398.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $222.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export cement clinker?
Yes. Ghana exported $225 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Morocco and South Africa. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $178.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cement clinker?
The HS code for cement clinker is subheading 2523.10. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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