Inorganic acid imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of inorganic acid by Ghana reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.6 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 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $677K | 1.3K t |
Where Ghana imports inorganic acid from
Poland alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+600% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $1.2M | 51% |
| China | $369K | 16% |
| India | $250K | 11% |
| South Africa | $228K | 9.8% |
| Spain | $103K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $48K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 1.6% |
| Nigeria | $34K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2811
| 2811.29 | Nonmetal oxides (other) | 56% |
| 2811.22 | Silicon dioxide | 35% |
| 2811.21 | Carbon dioxide | 6% |
| 2811.19 | Inorganic acids (other) | 3.8% |
| 2811.11 | Hydrofluoric acid | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 51% above the world average of $0.99. 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.
Inorganic acid exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported inorganic acid worth $742 thousand (657 tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $404K | 54% |
| Togo | $288K | 39% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $22K | 2.9% |
| Benin | $17K | 2.3% |
| Uganda | $12K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana inorganic acid imports (HS 2811): 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 2811: Inorganic acids and other inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals; n.e.c. in heading no. 2806 to 2810.
Common questions
What is the value of inorganic acid imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported inorganic acid worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply inorganic acid to Ghana?
Poland was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (16%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 600% on the year.
What is the average import price of inorganic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of inorganic acid to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $677 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. The peak was 2022 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export inorganic acid?
Yes. Ghana exported $742 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Togo and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for inorganic acid?
The HS code for inorganic acid is heading 2811. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2811.29 (55% of the value) and 2811.22 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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