Paint brush imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.0 million of paint brush in 2024 (683 tonnes). Value rose 84% 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 | $3.0M | 683 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 821 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 665 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 803 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 477 t |
| 2019 | $948K | 553 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 636 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 265 t |
Where Ghana imports paint brush from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 96% |
| Brazil | $73K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $7K | 0.2% |
| United States | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.36 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.08, 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 paint brush imports (HS 9603.40): 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 9603.40: Brushes: paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (not those of item no. 9603.30), paint pads and rollers.
Common questions
What is the value of paint brush imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported paint brush worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 683 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint brush to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Brazil (2%) and Portugal (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint brush per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.36 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paint brush to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 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 paint brush?
The HS code for paint brush is subheading 9603.40. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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