Plastic building materials (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $17.3 million of plastic building materials (other) in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $21.6 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 | $17.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 19.0K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 20.6K t |
Where Ghana imports plastic building materials (other) from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.7M | 91% |
| Turkey | $660K | 3.8% |
| United States | $226K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $224K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $204K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.3% |
| India | $35K | 0.2% |
| Slovakia | $29K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $28K | 0.2% |
| France | $15K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.01 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.24, 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 materials (other) exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $1.5 million of plastic building materials (other) in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+826% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $812K | 56% |
| Togo | $298K | 20% |
| Benin | $202K | 14% |
| Burkina Faso | $108K | 7.4% |
| Niger | $19K | 1.3% |
| Senegal | $19K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana plastic building materials (other) imports (HS 3925.90): 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 3925.90: Plastics: builders' ware, n.e.c. or included in heading no. 3925.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building materials (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic building materials (other) worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building materials (other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($15.7 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building materials (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.01 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $3.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic building materials (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $21.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export plastic building materials (other)?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Togo and Benin. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $15.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building materials (other)?
The HS code for plastic building materials (other) is subheading 3925.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3925 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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