Plastic-coated paper imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.1 million of plastic-coated paper in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.0 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 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 722 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 813 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 3.0K t |
Where Ghana imports plastic-coated paper from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 57% |
| Serbia | $413K | 14% |
| Italy | $249K | 8.1% |
| South Africa | $209K | 6.8% |
| India | $189K | 6.2% |
| Portugal | $185K | 6% |
| United States | $60K | 2% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
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-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic-coated paper worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Serbia (13%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.78 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-coated paper to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2022 at $14.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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