Kaolin imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported kaolin worth $4.9 million (28.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 169% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $4.9M | 28.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 16.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $745K | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $606K | 1.3K t |
Where Ghana imports kaolin from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 90% |
| Indonesia | $210K | 4.3% |
| India | $113K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $105K | 2.1% |
| United States | $28K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $4K | 0.1% |
| Honduras | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.18 per kg, close to the world average of $0.20.
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 kaolin imports (HS 2507): 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 2507: Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of kaolin imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported kaolin worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 169% on 2023.
Which countries supply kaolin to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Indonesia (4%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 349% on the year.
What is the average import price of kaolin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.18 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of kaolin to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $606 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 716%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for kaolin?
The HS code for kaolin is heading 2507. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2507.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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