Plastic and rubber injection molds imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $8.4 million of plastic and rubber injection molds in 2024 (818 tonnes). Value rose 72% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $8.4M | 818 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 370 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 248 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 240 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 366 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 309 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 142 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 291 t |
Where Ghana imports plastic and rubber injection molds from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 53% |
| Luxembourg | $2.7M | 32% |
| India | $726K | 8.7% |
| Taiwan | $267K | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $100K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $69K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $48K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.21 per kg, 51% below the world average of $20.81, 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 plastic and rubber injection molds imports (HS 8480.71): 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 8480.71: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber injection molds imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 818 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber injection molds to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Luxembourg (32%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 944% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber injection molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.21 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $20.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber injection molds to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 242%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds?
The HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds is subheading 8480.71. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
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