Halogenated hydrocarbon imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of halogenated hydrocarbon by Ghana reached $5.0 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.3 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 | $5.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.3K t |
Where Ghana imports halogenated hydrocarbon from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 63% |
| India | $947K | 19% |
| South Africa | $704K | 14% |
| Cambodia | $63K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $58K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $24K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2903
| 2903.39 | Fluorinated brominated and iodinated hydrocarbons | 52% |
| 2903.71 | Chlorodifluoromethane | 19% |
| 2903.99 | Halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons (other) | 9.6% |
| 2903.12 | Dichloromethane | 8.7% |
| 2903.19 | Saturated chlorinated hydrocarbons (other) | 5.7% |
| 2903.91 | Chlorobenzene and dichlorobenzenes | 2.3% |
| 2903.22 | Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons: trichloroethylene | 1.2% |
| 2903.29 | Unsaturated chlorinated hydrocarbons (other) | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 112% above the world average of $1.20. 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 halogenated hydrocarbon imports (HS 2903): 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 2903: Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of halogenated hydrocarbon imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported halogenated hydrocarbon worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply halogenated hydrocarbon to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by India (19%) and South Africa (14%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 988% on the year.
What is the average import price of halogenated hydrocarbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 112% above the world average of $1.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of halogenated hydrocarbon to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2021 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for halogenated hydrocarbon?
The HS code for halogenated hydrocarbon is heading 2903. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2903.39 (52% of the value) and 2903.71 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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