Plastic product imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $103.4 million of plastic product in 2024 (28.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 104% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $103.4M | 28.0K t |
| 2023 | $50.8M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $37.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $45.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $67.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2019 | $36.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $38.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2017 | $44.3M | 11.7K t |
Where Ghana imports plastic product from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $89.2M | 86% |
| India | $2.8M | 2.7% |
| United States | $1.9M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 1% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 1% |
| Italy | $877K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $848K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $676K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $633K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3926
| 3926.90 | Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 | 70% |
| 3926.40 | Plastic ornaments and statuettes | 15% |
| 3926.20 | Plastic apparel and clothing | 8.8% |
| 3926.10 | Plastic office supplies | 3.5% |
| 3926.30 | Plastic furniture fittings | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3926.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, 51% below the world average of $7.50, 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 product exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported plastic product worth $2.7 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $2.2M | 82% |
| Benin | $199K | 7.4% |
| Togo | $83K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $58K | 2.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $44K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $31K | 1.2% |
| United States | $28K | 1% |
| Senegal | $8K | 0.3% |
| Central African Republic | $6K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana plastic product imports (HS 3926): 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 3926: Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic product imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic product worth $103.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic product to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($89.2 million), followed by India (3%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $7.50 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 product to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.3 million in 2017 to $103.4 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $52.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export plastic product?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Benin and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $100.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic product?
The HS code for plastic product is heading 3926. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3926.90 (70% of the value) and 3926.40 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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