Polyurethane foam sheet imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyurethane foam sheet by Ghana reached $3.4 million in 2024 (893 tonnes). That is 68% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $3.4M | 893 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 945 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 676 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 339 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $646K | 174 t |
Where Ghana imports polyurethane foam sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 98% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
| India | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 26% below the world average of $5.11, 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.
Polyurethane foam sheet exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $327 thousand of polyurethane foam sheet in 2024 (122 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $327K | 100% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana polyurethane foam sheet imports (HS 3921.13): 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 3921.13: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of polyurethanes, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane foam sheet imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported polyurethane foam sheet worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 893 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane foam sheet to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 636% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane foam sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $5.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyurethane foam sheet to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $646 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 424%. The peak was 2021 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export polyurethane foam sheet?
Yes. Ghana exported $327 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Germany. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane foam sheet?
The HS code for polyurethane foam sheet is subheading 3921.13. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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