Glass bottles and jars imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass bottles and jars by Ghana reached $19.2 million in 2024 (26.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.8 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 | $19.2M | 26.0K t |
| 2023 | $27.4M | 30.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 34.2K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 44.7K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 31.6K t |
| 2018 | $17.6M | 30.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 9.0K t |
Where Ghana imports glass bottles and jars from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Nigeria (29%), Egypt (19%). Among the main suppliers, Senegal grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 30% |
| Nigeria | $5.6M | 29% |
| Egypt | $3.6M | 19% |
| India | $3.0M | 16% |
| Senegal | $702K | 3.7% |
| France | $315K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $103K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $98K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 99% |
| 7010.20 | Glass stoppers and closures | 0.5% |
| 7010.10 | Glass ampoules | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, 24% below the world average of $0.98, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana glass bottles and jars imports (HS 7010): 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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported glass bottles and jars worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass bottles and jars to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Nigeria (29%) and Egypt (19%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 583% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass bottles and jars to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $19.2 million in 2024, an increase of 329%. The peak was 2021 at $31.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (99% of the value) and 7010.20 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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