Paper and pulp articles (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper and pulp articles (other) by Ghana reached $3.1 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 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 | $3.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 991 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 997 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 765 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 902 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 990 t |
Where Ghana imports paper and pulp articles (other) from
China alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 84% |
| India | $282K | 9.1% |
| Lebanon | $65K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 1% |
| Sri Lanka | $17K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.5% |
| United States | $15K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $13K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.77 per kg, 30% below the world average of $2.53, 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 paper and pulp articles (other) imports (HS 4823.90): 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 4823.90: Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and pulp articles (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported paper and pulp articles (other) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and pulp articles (other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (9%) and Lebanon (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and pulp articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.77 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $2.53 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 pulp articles (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and pulp articles (other)?
The HS code for paper and pulp articles (other) is subheading 4823.90. 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 4823 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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