Paper and cellulose articles (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.1 million of paper and cellulose articles (other) in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 52% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 730 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 577 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 654 t |
| 2018 | $994K | 479 t |
| 2017 | $425K | 295 t |
Where Ghana imports paper and cellulose articles (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 95% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 2% |
| India | $19K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $12K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $10K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 55% below the world average of $3.25, 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.
Paper and cellulose articles (other) exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported paper and cellulose articles (other) worth $651 thousand (710 tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $570K | 88% |
| Burkina Faso | $39K | 6% |
| Senegal | $37K | 5.7% |
| Togo | $3K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana paper and cellulose articles (other) imports (HS 4818.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4818.90: Paper articles: articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and cellulose articles (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported paper and cellulose articles (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and cellulose articles (other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 838% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and cellulose articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $3.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper and cellulose articles (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $425 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 400%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export paper and cellulose articles (other)?
Yes. Ghana exported $651 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Senegal. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and cellulose articles (other)?
The HS code for paper and cellulose articles (other) is subheading 4818.90. 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 4818 page.
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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