Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) worth $2.2 million (678 tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.2 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 | $2.2M | 678 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 572 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 750 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 455 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $970K | 503 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 853 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 501 t |
Where Ghana imports plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 79% |
| United States | $166K | 7.6% |
| Australia | $87K | 4% |
| Lebanon | $73K | 3.3% |
| India | $41K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $26K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $16K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $11K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.23 per kg, 52% below the world average of $6.79, 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 pipes and tubes (rigid, other) exports from Ghana
Exports of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) by Ghana reached $258 thousand in 2024 (534 tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+395% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $205K | 80% |
| Togo | $29K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $23K | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imports (HS 3917.29): 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 3917.29: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3917.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 678 tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Australia (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.23 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $6.79 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 pipes and tubes (rigid, other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2017 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also export plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other)?
Yes. Ghana exported $258 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Togo and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other)?
The HS code for plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) is subheading 3917.29. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 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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