Coated paper imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported coated paper worth $8.9 million (11.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $59.1 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 | $8.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $28.2M | 36.4K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 25.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 12.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.8M | 19.4K t |
| 2018 | $59.1M | 73.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 11.3K t |
Where Ghana imports coated paper from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 53% |
| India | $827K | 9.3% |
| Indonesia | $819K | 9.2% |
| Slovenia | $679K | 7.6% |
| Austria | $622K | 7% |
| South Korea | $553K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $294K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $94K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 1% |
| Singapore | $66K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 4810
| 4810.29 | Coated printing paper (heavyweight) | 31% |
| 4810.92 | Multi-ply coated paper (non-graphic) | 28% |
| 4810.19 | Coated printing paper (other sizes) | 26% |
| 4810.32 | Coated bleached kraft (heavy, non-graphic) | 6.1% |
| 4810.99 | Coated paper (other types) | 5.7% |
| 4810.13 | Coated printing paper (light weight) | 1.6% |
| 4810.31 | Coated bleached kraft (light, non-graphic) | 0.9% |
| 4810.22 | Coated printing paper (mechanical fiber) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.99, 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 coated paper imports (HS 4810): 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 4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size.
Common questions
What is the value of coated paper imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported coated paper worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated paper to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by India (9%) and Indonesia (9%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated paper to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2018 at $59.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated paper?
The HS code for coated paper is heading 4810. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4810.29 (31% of the value) and 4810.92 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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