Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $31.1 million of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) in 2024 (11.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.1M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 8.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
Where Ghana exports polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) to
One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $18.1M | 58% |
| Burkina Faso | $8.3M | 27% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.8M | 12% |
| Togo | $870K | 2.8% |
| Niger | $31K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.65 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $4.3 million of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Australia (37%), China (35%), South Africa (10%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $1.6M | 37% |
| China | $1.5M | 35% |
| South Africa | $449K | 11% |
| Romania | $178K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $127K | 3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $108K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 2% |
| Spain | $84K | 2% |
| Italy | $49K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $39K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exports (HS 3917.21): 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 3917.21: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of ethylene.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) worth $31.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from Ghana?
Benin was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Burkina Faso (27%) and Cote d'Ivoire (12%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.65 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $3.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $31.1 million in 2024, an increase of 460%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also import polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
Yes. Ghana imported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Australia, China and South Africa. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid)?
The HS code for polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) is subheading 3917.21. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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