Plastic bottle imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $113.9 million of plastic bottle in 2024 (48.5 thousand tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $113.9M | 48.5K t |
| 2023 | $82.5M | 33.7K t |
| 2022 | $70.5M | 29.3K t |
| 2021 | $91.4M | 35.1K t |
| 2020 | $79.9M | 29.2K t |
| 2019 | $59.8M | 25.8K t |
| 2018 | $68.1M | 27.8K t |
| 2017 | $46.6M | 19.4K t |
Where Ghana imports plastic bottle from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.1M | 65% |
| India | $19.8M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $2.4M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Nigeria | $1.6M | 1.4% |
| France | $1.5M | 1.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $878K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 33% |
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 29% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 11% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 10% |
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 8.5% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 7.3% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, 40% below the world average of $3.90, 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 bottle exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported plastic bottle worth $7.5 million (9.4 thousand tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 71% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $5.3M | 71% |
| Niger | $842K | 11% |
| Togo | $814K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $238K | 3.2% |
| Senegal | $106K | 1.4% |
| Peru | $42K | 0.6% |
| United States | $23K | 0.3% |
| Benin | $21K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $10K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana plastic bottle imports (HS 3923): 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: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic bottle worth $113.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($74.1 million), followed by India (17%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bottle to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.6 million in 2017 to $113.9 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $76.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export plastic bottle?
Yes. Ghana exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Niger and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $106.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3923.29 (33% of the value) and 3923.21 (29%).
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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