Plastic rope and cordage imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $15.9 million of plastic rope and cordage in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 29% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $15.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.9M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 5.6K t |
Where Ghana imports plastic rope and cordage from
The largest suppliers were India (42%), South Korea (28%), China (27%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.7M | 42% |
| South Korea | $4.5M | 28% |
| China | $4.4M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $166K | 1% |
| Thailand | $98K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $47K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $28K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0% |
| Australia | $2K | 0% |
| Norway | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.78 per kg, 44% below the world average of $3.18, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana plastic rope and cordage imports (HS 5607.49): 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 5607.49: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic rope and cordage imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic rope and cordage worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic rope and cordage to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by South Korea (28%) and China (27%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.78 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $3.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic rope and cordage to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic rope and cordage?
The HS code for plastic rope and cordage is subheading 5607.49. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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