Natural rubber exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of natural rubber by Ghana reached $228.5 million in 2024 (139.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 129 countries for exports of this product. That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228.5M | 139.2K t |
| 2023 | $185.7M | 151.6K t |
| 2022 | $193.4M | 120.6K t |
| 2021 | $157.6M | 153.0K t |
| 2020 | $104.6M | 84.2K t |
| 2019 | $65.2M | 45.6K t |
| 2018 | $70.4M | 47.0K t |
| 2017 | $64.6M | 37.1K t |
Where Ghana exports natural rubber to
The largest buyer markets were Malaysia (41%), United States (14%), Spain (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $94.3M | 41% |
| United States | $30.8M | 14% |
| Spain | $23.1M | 10% |
| Indonesia | $16.2M | 7.1% |
| France | $9.5M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $7.6M | 3.3% |
| India | $5.8M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $5.6M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $5.3M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 2% |
Product types under HS 4001
| 4001.29 | Natural rubber (other forms) | 49% |
| 4001.22 | Technically specified natural rubber | 44% |
| 4001.21 | Smoked rubber sheets | 6.7% |
| 4001.10 | Natural rubber latex | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4001.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.64 per kg, close to the world average of $1.72.
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 natural rubber exports (HS 4001): 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 4001: Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar gums; in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip.
Common questions
What is the value of natural rubber exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported natural rubber worth $228.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy natural rubber from Ghana?
Malaysia was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($94.3 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 28 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average export price of natural rubber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.64 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of natural rubber from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $64.6 million in 2017 to $228.5 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $133.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural rubber?
The HS code for natural rubber is heading 4001. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4001.29 (49% of the value) and 4001.22 (44%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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