Glass beads imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported glass beads worth $5.8 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 186% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 614 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 920 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 912 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 762 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 497 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 420 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 899 t |
Where Ghana imports glass beads from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 94% |
| Czech Republic | $293K | 5.1% |
| India | $52K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7018
| 7018.10 | Glass beads and imitation pearls | 88% |
| 7018.90 | Lamp-worked glass ornaments | 9.6% |
| 7018.20 | Glass microspheres | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.90 per kg, 54% above the world average of $2.53. 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 glass beads imports (HS 7018): 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 7018: Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of glass beads imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported glass beads worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 186% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass beads to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by the Czech Republic (5%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass beads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.90 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $2.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass beads to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass beads?
The HS code for glass beads is heading 7018. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7018.10 (88% of the value) and 7018.90 (10%).
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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