Plastic bags (other polymers) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic bags (other polymers) by Ghana reached $37.8 million in 2024 (14.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 67% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $37.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $26.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 3.2K t |
Where Ghana imports plastic bags (other polymers) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.2M | 69% |
| India | $10.3M | 27% |
| South Korea | $208K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $189K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $112K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $106K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $86K | 0.2% |
| France | $84K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $84K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $55K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, 40% below the world average of $4.30, 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.
Plastic bags (other polymers) exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported plastic bags (other polymers) worth $1.0 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $959K | 93% |
| Peru | $42K | 4% |
| Togo | $28K | 2.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5K | 0.4% |
| Niger | $2K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Benin | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Senegal | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana plastic bags (other polymers) imports (HS 3923.29): 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 3923.29: Plastics: sacks and bags (including cones), for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics other than ethylene polymers.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bags (other polymers) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic bags (other polymers) worth $37.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bags (other polymers) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($26.2 million), followed by India (27%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 516% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bags (other polymers) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $4.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bags (other polymers) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $37.8 million in 2024, an increase of 251%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export plastic bags (other polymers)?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Peru and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $36.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bags (other polymers)?
The HS code for plastic bags (other polymers) is subheading 3923.29. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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