Concrete additives imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $4.5 million of concrete additives in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.0 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 | $4.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 48.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 46.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 5.8K t |
Where Ghana imports concrete additives from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (25%), China (24%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 26% |
| China | $1.1M | 25% |
| India | $614K | 14% |
| Belgium | $346K | 7.8% |
| United States | $307K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $274K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $219K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $120K | 2.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $118K | 2.7% |
| France | $71K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $0.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Concrete additives exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $842 thousand of concrete additives in 2024 (934 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Togo (46%), Benin (26%), Burkina Faso (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $385K | 46% |
| Benin | $220K | 26% |
| Burkina Faso | $158K | 19% |
| South Africa | $46K | 5.5% |
| Angola | $17K | 2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $15K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana concrete additives imports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported concrete additives worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete additives to Ghana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (24%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 199% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete additives to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export concrete additives?
Yes. Ghana exported $842 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Benin and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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