Kraft paper imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported kraft paper worth $16.3 million (25.8 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $55.4 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 | $16.3M | 25.8K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 23.3K t |
| 2022 | $46.9M | 44.6K t |
| 2021 | $55.4M | 60.3K t |
| 2020 | $22.8M | 37.4K t |
| 2019 | $30.6M | 46.1K t |
| 2018 | $41.7M | 49.9K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 28.0K t |
Where Ghana imports kraft paper from
The largest suppliers were Poland (30%), Sweden (14%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+457% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $4.9M | 30% |
| Sweden | $2.3M | 14% |
| United States | $2.0M | 12% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $951K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $895K | 5.5% |
| Portugal | $692K | 4.3% |
| China | $624K | 3.8% |
| Estonia | $479K | 3% |
| Brazil | $456K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 4804
| 4804.21 | Unbleached kraft sack paper | 54% |
| 4804.11 | Unbleached kraft linerboard | 33% |
| 4804.31 | Light unbleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 5.8% |
| 4804.19 | Bleached kraft linerboard | 4.5% |
| 4804.39 | Light bleached kraft paper (under 150g/m2) | 1.4% |
| 4804.51 | Heavy unbleached kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 0.9% |
| 4804.29 | Bleached kraft sack paper | 0.9% |
| 4804.59 | Heavy kraft paper (225g/m2+) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 22% below the world average of $0.81, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana kraft paper imports (HS 4804): 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 4804: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft paper imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported kraft paper worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft paper to Ghana?
Poland was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Sweden (14%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 457% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of kraft paper to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2021 at $55.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft paper?
The HS code for kraft paper is heading 4804. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4804.21 (54% of the value) and 4804.11 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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