Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $46.2 million (112.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $46.2M | 112.3K t |
| 2023 | $36.1M | 85.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.8M | 110.2K t |
| 2021 | $37.6M | 112.9K t |
| 2020 | $27.4M | 88.5K t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 88.4K t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 87.5K t |
| 2017 | $34.0M | 111.8K t |
Where Ghana imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), Spain (36%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.6M | 36% |
| Spain | $16.5M | 36% |
| Italy | $6.9M | 15% |
| India | $3.9M | 8.5% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $245K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $206K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $199K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $94K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $78K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, 25% below the world average of $0.55, 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.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports from Ghana
Exports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) by Ghana reached $17.7 million in 2024 (79.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (35%), Togo (30%), Peru (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6.3M | 35% |
| Togo | $5.3M | 30% |
| Peru | $3.3M | 19% |
| Benin | $566K | 3.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $528K | 3% |
| United States | $482K | 2.7% |
| Colombia | $462K | 2.6% |
| Niger | $209K | 1.2% |
| Guatemala | $178K | 1% |
| Mexico | $92K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports (HS 6907.21): 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 6907.21: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $46.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($16.6 million), followed by Spain (36%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 404% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.0 million in 2017 to $46.2 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $34.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. Ghana exported $17.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Togo and Peru. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $28.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
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