Plastic tableware imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $70.1 million of plastic tableware in 2024 (19.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value rose 136% on 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 | $70.1M | 19.1K t |
| 2023 | $29.7M | 18.1K t |
| 2022 | $26.1M | 14.2K t |
| 2021 | $36.3M | 20.5K t |
| 2020 | $58.1M | 18.4K t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $30.4M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $43.4M | 13.5K t |
Where Ghana imports plastic tableware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $61.2M | 87% |
| India | $4.4M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.0M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $490K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $312K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $239K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $149K | 0.2% |
| United States | $81K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $78K | 0.1% |
| France | $56K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.66 per kg, close to the world average of $4.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic tableware exports from Ghana
Exports of plastic tableware by Ghana reached $1.6 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 65% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $1.0M | 65% |
| Togo | $509K | 32% |
| Benin | $26K | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Niger | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana plastic tableware imports (HS 3924.10): 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 3924.10: Plastics: tableware and kitchenware.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic tableware imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic tableware worth $70.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 136% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic tableware to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($61.2 million), followed by India (6%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 351% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.66 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $4.52 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 tableware to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.4 million in 2017 to $70.1 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $39.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export plastic tableware?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Togo and Benin. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $68.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic tableware?
The HS code for plastic tableware is subheading 3924.10. 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?
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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