Polystyrene imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polystyrene by Ghana reached $15.1 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $15.1M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 3.8K t |
Where Ghana imports polystyrene from
The largest suppliers were Taiwan (37%), China (32%), Egypt (19%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.19 | Polystyrene resin | 70% |
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers (other) | 25% |
| 3903.11 | Expandable polystyrene beads | 3.9% |
| 3903.30 | Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene | 0.9% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, close to the world average of $1.69.
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 polystyrene imports (HS 3903): 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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported polystyrene worth $15.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Ghana?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (32%) and Egypt (19%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polystyrene to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $15.1 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. The peak was 2021 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3903.19 (69% of the value) and 3903.90 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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