Plastic building material imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $22.0 million of plastic building material in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 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 | $22.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 13.0K t |
| 2020 | $23.2M | 16.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 18.2K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 20.8K t |
| 2017 | $25.5M | 21.6K t |
Where Ghana imports plastic building material from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.0M | 86% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $754K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $251K | 1.1% |
| United States | $246K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $106K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $101K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $67K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $52K | 0.2% |
| India | $43K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastic building materials (other) | 78% |
| 3925.20 | Plastic doors and windows | 8.3% |
| 3925.30 | Plastic blinds and shutters | 7% |
| 3925.10 | Plastic storage tanks | 6.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 45% below the world average of $4.05, 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 building material exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported plastic building material worth $2.0 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (43%), Burkina Faso (27%), Togo (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+307% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $840K | 43% |
| Burkina Faso | $527K | 27% |
| Togo | $304K | 16% |
| Benin | $217K | 11% |
| Egypt | $36K | 1.9% |
| Niger | $19K | 1% |
| Senegal | $19K | 1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana plastic building material imports (HS 3925): 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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic building material worth $22.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($19.0 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $4.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic building material to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.5 million in 2017 to $22.0 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2017 at $25.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export plastic building material?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (78% of the value) and 3925.20 (8%).
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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