Plastic household articles imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic household articles by Ghana reached $86.7 million in 2024 (21.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 85% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $86.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2023 | $46.8M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $46.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $49.2M | 12.9K t |
| 2020 | $47.5M | 17.8K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $32.2M | 15.2K t |
Where Ghana imports plastic household articles from
Most of the value came from United States (38%), China (31%), United Kingdom (29%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32.5M | 38% |
| China | $26.5M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $25.4M | 29% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $172K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $151K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $128K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $87K | 0.1% |
| France | $73K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $66K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.00 per kg, close to the world average of $4.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic household articles exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported plastic household articles worth $1.2 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 77% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $905K | 78% |
| Niger | $139K | 12% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $47K | 4% |
| Benin | $23K | 1.9% |
| Senegal | $20K | 1.7% |
| Togo | $16K | 1.4% |
| Nigeria | $8K | 0.7% |
| United States | $5K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana plastic household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic household articles worth $86.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to Ghana?
The United States was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($32.5 million), followed by China (31%) and the United Kingdom (29%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.00 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $4.62 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 household articles to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.2 million in 2017 to $86.7 million in 2024, an increase of 169%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $44.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export plastic household articles?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Niger and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $85.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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