Polyurethane imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported polyurethane worth $14.9 million (13.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $14.9M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Ghana imports polyurethane from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2M | 55% |
| India | $3.0M | 20% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 8.8% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 7.2% |
| Spain | $269K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $198K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $146K | 1% |
| South Africa | $126K | 0.9% |
| France | $122K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $119K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3909
| 3909.10 | Urea-formaldehyde resins | 52% |
| 3909.50 | Polyurethane resins | 20% |
| 3909.31 | Polymethylene polyphenyl isocyanate | 13% |
| 3909.20 | Melamine-formaldehyde resins | 7.6% |
| 3909.40 | Phenol-formaldehyde resins | 6.6% |
| 3909.39 | Amino resins (other) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3909.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 48% below the world average of $2.07, 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 polyurethane imports (HS 3909): 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 3909: Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported polyurethane worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by India (20%) and Egypt (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyurethane to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, an increase of 517%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane?
The HS code for polyurethane is heading 3909. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3909.10 (52% of the value) and 3909.50 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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