Polish imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.4 million of polish in 2024 (918 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.3 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 | $2.4M | 918 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
Where Ghana imports polish from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Turkey (30%), South Africa (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 49% |
| Turkey | $741K | 30% |
| South Africa | $314K | 13% |
| United States | $52K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 1.2% |
| France | $19K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3405
| 3405.10 | Shoe polish | 87% |
| 3405.30 | Car polish | 6.6% |
| 3405.90 | Metal polish | 4.1% |
| 3405.20 | Furniture polish | 1.4% |
| 3405.40 | Scouring paste | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.66 per kg, 40% below the world average of $4.43, 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 polish imports (HS 3405): 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 3405: Polishes, creams, scouring pastes, powders and similar; in any form, (including articles impregnated, coated or covered with such), for furniture, footwear, floors, coachwork, glass or metal.
Common questions
What is the value of polish imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported polish worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 918 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply polish to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Turkey (30%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of polish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.66 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $4.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polish to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2020 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polish?
The HS code for polish is heading 3405. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3405.10 (87% of the value) and 3405.30 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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