Plaster articles imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported plaster articles worth $6.5 million (14.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.5 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 | $6.5M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 27.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 26.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 20.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 15.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 15.7K t |
Where Ghana imports plaster articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+225% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 62% |
| Turkey | $666K | 10% |
| Thailand | $630K | 9.7% |
| Angola | $568K | 8.7% |
| Spain | $173K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $133K | 2% |
| South Africa | $108K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $83K | 1.3% |
| India | $39K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6809
| 6809.11 | Plasterboard (paper faced) | 50% |
| 6809.19 | Plaster board (other) | 27% |
| 6809.90 | Plaster products | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, 36% above the world average of $0.33. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 plaster articles imports (HS 6809): 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 6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster articles imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plaster articles worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster articles to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and Thailand (10%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 669% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $0.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plaster articles to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster articles?
The HS code for plaster articles is heading 6809. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6809.11 (50% of the value) and 6809.19 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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