Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) by Ghana reached $3.4 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 85% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 693 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 859 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 853 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 326 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 961 t |
Where Ghana imports flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Taiwan (32%), South Africa (7%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 49% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 32% |
| South Africa | $246K | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $107K | 3.1% |
| Australia | $102K | 3% |
| Austria | $91K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $32K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $18K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.60 per kg, 79% below the world average of $7.45, 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.
Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) worth $2.2 million (822 tonnes). Benin alone took 95% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+435% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $2.1M | 95% |
| Niger | $63K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 1.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0% |
| Burkina Faso | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) imports (HS 3917.32): 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 3917.32: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, other than those of item no. 3917.31, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Taiwan (32%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 762% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.60 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $7.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Niger and the Netherlands. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced)?
The HS code for flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) is subheading 3917.32. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 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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