Disposable paper tableware imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.3 million of disposable paper tableware in 2024 (812 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $3.3M | 813 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 977 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 956 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 440 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 610 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 500 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 265 t |
Where Ghana imports disposable paper tableware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 97% |
| Lebanon | $27K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.09 per kg, 29% above the world average of $3.17. 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 disposable paper tableware imports (HS 4823.69): 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 4823.69: Paper and paperboard: trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard other than of bamboo.
Common questions
What is the value of disposable paper tableware imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported disposable paper tableware worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 812 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply disposable paper tableware to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Lebanon (1%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 473% on the year.
What is the average import price of disposable paper tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.09 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $3.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of disposable paper tableware to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for disposable paper tableware?
The HS code for disposable paper tableware is subheading 4823.69. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4823 page.
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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