Paper articles imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $8.5 million of paper articles in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $8.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Ghana imports paper articles from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 90% |
| India | $335K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $183K | 2.2% |
| Lebanon | $92K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $45K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $18K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.2% |
| France | $17K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $17K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 39% |
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 36% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 18% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 4.1% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 1.8% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, close to the world average of $2.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper articles exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $399 thousand of paper articles in 2024 (722 tonnes). Togo alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $262K | 66% |
| Burkina Faso | $116K | 29% |
| Nigeria | $6K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $4K | 1% |
| Slovakia | $4K | 1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.2% |
| Bahamas | $0K | 0.1% |
| Niger | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana paper articles imports (HS 4823): 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: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported paper articles worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by India (4%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper articles to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2023 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export paper articles?
Yes. Ghana exported $399 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Burkina Faso and Nigeria. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4823.69 (39% of the value) and 4823.90 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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