Engineering plastic imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of engineering plastic by Ghana reached $132.0 million in 2024 (137.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $132.0M | 137.9K t |
| 2023 | $130.5M | 100.9K t |
| 2022 | $143.6M | 94.5K t |
| 2021 | $159.0M | 106.5K t |
| 2020 | $69.9M | 80.4K t |
| 2019 | $114.0M | 79.8K t |
| 2018 | $99.9M | 60.6K t |
| 2017 | $47.4M | 42.4K t |
Where Ghana imports engineering plastic from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $121.8M | 92% |
| Thailand | $2.7M | 2% |
| Egypt | $1.8M | 1.4% |
| Tunisia | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| India | $670K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $624K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $552K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $528K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $442K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $320K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 78% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 9.4% |
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 5.9% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 2.4% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 2.2% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 1.3% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 0.7% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonate resin | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.96 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Engineering plastic exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported engineering plastic worth $1.6 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+874% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 64% |
| Morocco | $180K | 11% |
| China | $157K | 9.6% |
| Spain | $136K | 8.3% |
| Malaysia | $57K | 3.5% |
| India | $28K | 1.7% |
| Togo | $16K | 1% |
| Senegal | $11K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $9K | 0.6% |
| Benin | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported engineering plastic worth $132.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 137.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($121.8 million), followed by Thailand (2%) and Egypt (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 31 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.96 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.4 million in 2017 to $132.0 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. The peak was 2021 at $159.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $112.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Morocco and China. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $130.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (78% of the value) and 3907.20 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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