Marker imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.8 million of marker in 2024 (680 tonnes). Value rose 114% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.8M | 681 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 556 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 332 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 500 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 269 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 328 t |
| 2018 | $862K | 369 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 145 t |
Where Ghana imports marker from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 96% |
| India | $62K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 1% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.59 per kg, 47% below the world average of $10.63, 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 marker imports (HS 9608.20): 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 9608.20: Pens: felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers.
Common questions
What is the value of marker imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported marker worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 680 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 114% on 2023.
Which countries supply marker to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by India (2%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of marker per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.59 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $10.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of marker to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for marker?
The HS code for marker is subheading 9608.20. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9608 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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