Newsprint imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of newsprint by Ghana reached $6.4 million in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.4 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 | $6.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 19.0K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 11.9K t |
Where Ghana imports newsprint from
One supplier dominates: Canada accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.7M | 90% |
| Brazil | $217K | 3.4% |
| Finland | $133K | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $122K | 1.9% |
| United States | $115K | 1.8% |
| India | $40K | 0.6% |
| China | $19K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.62.
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 newsprint imports (HS 4801): 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 4801: Newsprint, in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of newsprint imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported newsprint worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply newsprint to Ghana?
Canada was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Brazil (3%) and Finland (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of newsprint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of newsprint to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for newsprint?
The HS code for newsprint is heading 4801. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4801.00. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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