Glass frit and glass powder imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported glass frit and glass powder worth $3.2 million (13.1 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.5 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 | $3.2M | 13.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $139K | 406 t |
Where Ghana imports glass frit and glass powder from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Nigeria grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 94% |
| Nigeria | $182K | 5.6% |
| Indonesia | $7K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, 80% below the world average of $1.23, 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 frit and glass powder imports (HS 3207.40): 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 3207.40: Glass: glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of glass frit and glass powder imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported glass frit and glass powder worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 166 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass frit and glass powder to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Nigeria (6%) and Indonesia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass frit and glass powder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $1.23 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 frit and glass powder to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $139 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass frit and glass powder?
The HS code for glass frit and glass powder is subheading 3207.40. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3207 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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