Paint thinner imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $9.8 million of paint thinner in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.0 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 | $9.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 17.5K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 7.6K t |
Where Ghana imports paint thinner from
Most of the value came from Italy (50%), Egypt (26%), United Kingdom (5%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.8M | 50% |
| Egypt | $2.5M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $468K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $419K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $293K | 3% |
| China | $241K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $238K | 2.4% |
| India | $223K | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $138K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $80K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 36% below the world average of $2.40, 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 thinner imports (HS 3814): 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 3814: Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers.
Common questions
What is the value of paint thinner imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported paint thinner worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint thinner to Ghana?
Italy was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Egypt (26%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint thinner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $2.40 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paint thinner to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint thinner?
The HS code for paint thinner is heading 3814. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3814.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3814 page.
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