Polyurethane resins imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.9 million of polyurethane resins in 2024 (936 tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $2.9M | 936 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 422 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 647 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 346 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 343 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 231 t |
| 2018 | $620K | 194 t |
| 2017 | $337K | 70 t |
Where Ghana imports polyurethane resins from
Most of the value came from India (33%), China (22%), South Korea (16%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+491% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $970K | 33% |
| China | $646K | 22% |
| South Korea | $472K | 16% |
| Spain | $269K | 9.3% |
| France | $122K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $98K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $75K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $58K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 2% |
| South Africa | $55K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, close to the world average of $3.87.
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 resins imports (HS 3909.50): 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 3909.50: Polyurethanes: in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyurethane resins imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported polyurethane resins worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 936 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyurethane resins to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($970 thousand), followed by China (22%) and South Korea (16%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyurethane resins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.87 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 resins to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $336 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 762%. The peak was 2022 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyurethane resins?
The HS code for polyurethane resins is subheading 3909.50. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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