Plastic hose imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic hose by Ghana reached $57.7 million in 2024 (26.8 thousand tonnes). That is 40% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $57.7M | 26.8K t |
| 2023 | $41.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $40.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $28.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $45.2M | 17.1K t |
| 2019 | $31.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $26.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2017 | $32.0M | 9.0K t |
Where Ghana imports plastic hose from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+454% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $46.4M | 80% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 5.7% |
| India | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $962K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $698K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $686K | 1.2% |
| United States | $431K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $347K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $325K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 40% |
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 22% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 12% |
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 7.4% |
| 3917.32 | Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) | 6% |
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 5.3% |
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 3.8% |
| 3917.22 | Polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, 65% below the world average of $6.11, 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 hose exports from Ghana
Exports of plastic hose by Ghana reached $39.5 million in 2024 (17.5 thousand tonnes). Benin alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $23.2M | 59% |
| Burkina Faso | $9.4M | 24% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5.0M | 13% |
| Togo | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Niger | $248K | 0.6% |
| Nigeria | $148K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $82K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana plastic hose imports (HS 3917): 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 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic hose worth $57.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($46.4 million), followed by Australia (6%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 454% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $6.11 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 hose to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.0 million in 2017 to $57.7 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also export plastic hose?
Yes. Ghana exported $39.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $18.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3917.39 (40% of the value) and 3917.40 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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