Fibreboard imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported fibreboard worth $4.2 million (7.6 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.7 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 | $4.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 23.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 5.9K t |
Where Ghana imports fibreboard from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 75% |
| Turkey | $866K | 21% |
| Spain | $51K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $31K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $18K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $11K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $11K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4411
| 4411.14 | MDF (>9 mm) | 64% |
| 4411.13 | MDF (5–9 mm) | 22% |
| 4411.12 | MDF (3–5 mm) | 8.4% |
| 4411.92 | Fibreboard (high density) | 3.1% |
| 4411.93 | Fibreboard (medium density, other) | 1.8% |
| 4411.94 | Fibreboard (low density) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
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 fibreboard imports (HS 4411): 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 4411: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances.
Common questions
What is the value of fibreboard imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported fibreboard worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibreboard to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Turkey (21%) and Spain (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibreboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fibreboard to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibreboard?
The HS code for fibreboard is heading 4411. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4411.14 (64% of the value) and 4411.13 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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