Glass fiber imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass fiber by Ghana reached $5.7 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $5.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 810 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 965 t |
Where Ghana imports glass fiber from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 84% |
| Turkey | $191K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $191K | 3.4% |
| India | $165K | 2.9% |
| France | $110K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $49K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $37K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $37K | 0.7% |
| Serbia | $29K | 0.5% |
| United States | $23K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7019
| 7019.90 | Glass fibre products (other) | 73% |
| 7019.39 | Glass fibre boards and mattresses | 9.1% |
| 7019.59 | Woven glass fibre fabrics (other) | 7.6% |
| 7019.31 | Glass fibre mats | 3.5% |
| 7019.40 | Woven glass fibre fabric | 3.1% |
| 7019.12 | Glass fibre rovings | 3.1% |
| 7019.11 | Chopped glass fibres | 0.9% |
| 7019.32 | Glass fibre non-woven sheets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.50 per kg, 40% below the world average of $2.48, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana glass fiber imports (HS 7019): 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 7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics).
Common questions
What is the value of glass fiber imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported glass fiber worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fiber to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.50 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $2.48 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 fiber to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fiber?
The HS code for glass fiber is heading 7019. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7019.90 (73% of the value) and 7019.39 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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