Polyethylene imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported polyethylene worth $229.4 million (216.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $297.8 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 | $229.4M | 216.8K t |
| 2023 | $244.9M | 188.3K t |
| 2022 | $257.7M | 177.4K t |
| 2021 | $297.8M | 200.6K t |
| 2020 | $110.2M | 112.2K t |
| 2019 | $173.1M | 168.5K t |
| 2018 | $202.2M | 145.2K t |
| 2017 | $58.5M | 47.3K t |
Where Ghana imports polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were United States (28%), Saudi Arabia (26%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Kuwait grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $63.4M | 28% |
| Saudi Arabia | $60.3M | 26% |
| China | $51.6M | 23% |
| South Korea | $24.8M | 11% |
| Kuwait | $11.7M | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $6.6M | 2.9% |
| India | $4.5M | 2% |
| Netherlands | $833K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $652K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $634K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3901
| 3901.20 | High-density polyethylene | 52% |
| 3901.10 | Low-density polyethylene | 24% |
| 3901.40 | Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer | 14% |
| 3901.30 | Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer | 7.4% |
| 3901.90 | Ethylene polymers (other) | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, close to the world average of $1.22.
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 polyethylene imports (HS 3901): 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 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported polyethylene worth $229.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 216.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene to Ghana?
The United States was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($63.4 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (26%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.5 million in 2017 to $229.4 million in 2024, an increase of 293%. The peak was 2021 at $297.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $196.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene?
The HS code for polyethylene is heading 3901. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3901.20 (51% of the value) and 3901.10 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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