Plastic packing articles (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported plastic packing articles (other) worth $12.9 million (6.8 thousand tonnes). That is 25% 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 | $12.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 2.2K t |
Where Ghana imports plastic packing articles (other) from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+467% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 61% |
| India | $1.7M | 13% |
| France | $1.1M | 8.6% |
| Malaysia | $861K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $422K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $150K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $130K | 1% |
| Egypt | $106K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $89K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $75K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 57% below the world average of $4.40, 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 packing articles (other) exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $1.4 million of plastic packing articles (other) in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $1.1M | 82% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $212K | 15% |
| United States | $23K | 1.7% |
| Senegal | $9K | 0.6% |
| Benin | $3K | 0.2% |
| Niger | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana plastic packing articles (other) imports (HS 3923.90): 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 3923.90: Plastics: articles for the conveyance or packing of goods n.e.c. in heading no. 3923.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing articles (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic packing articles (other) worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing articles (other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by India (13%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 467% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing articles (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $4.40 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 packing articles (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2021 at $15.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export plastic packing articles (other)?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire and the United States. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing articles (other)?
The HS code for plastic packing articles (other) is subheading 3923.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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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