Float glass imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of float glass by Ghana reached $10.6 million in 2024 (54.8 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.1 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 | $10.6M | 54.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 45.8K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 61.2K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 51.1K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 30.3K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 43.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 30.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 32.7K t |
Where Ghana imports float glass from
The largest suppliers were Nigeria (35%), China (31%), Malaysia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7005
| 7005.10 | Float glass with coating | 44% |
| 7005.29 | Float glass sheets (standard) | 37% |
| 7005.21 | Colored float glass sheets | 18% |
| 7005.30 | Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, wired glass, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.19 per kg, 65% below the world average of $0.55, 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.
Float glass exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported float glass worth $232 thousand (692 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Togo accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $232K | 100% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana float glass imports (HS 7005): 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 7005: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported float glass worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass to Ghana?
Nigeria was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (31%) and Malaysia (15%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 486% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.19 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of float glass to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $25.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export float glass?
Yes. Ghana exported $232 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass?
The HS code for float glass is heading 7005. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7005.10 (44% of the value) and 7005.29 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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