Paper notebooks and albums imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported paper notebooks and albums worth $12.5 million (7.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% 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 | $12.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.6M | 5.7K t |
Where Ghana imports paper notebooks and albums from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 81% |
| India | $1.8M | 14% |
| Malaysia | $116K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $108K | 0.9% |
| Romania | $57K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $48K | 0.4% |
| France | $46K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $44K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $39K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $35K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.10 | Notebooks, diaries and notepads | 55% |
| 4820.20 | Exercise books | 39% |
| 4820.30 | Paper binders and folders | 3.9% |
| 4820.40 | Multi-part forms and carbon sets | 1% |
| 4820.90 | Stationery articles (other) | 0.5% |
| 4820.50 | Sample and collection albums | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.67 per kg, 51% below the world average of $3.44, 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 notebooks and albums imports (HS 4820): 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 4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported paper notebooks and albums worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper notebooks and albums to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by India (14%) and Malaysia (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.67 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper notebooks and albums to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.6 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4820.10 (55% of the value) and 4820.20 (39%).
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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