Polyvinyl chloride monofilament imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.4 million of polyvinyl chloride monofilament in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.5 million.
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 | $2.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 576 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 418 t |
| 2021 | $774K | 341 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 875 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 747 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 7.5K t |
Where Ghana imports polyvinyl chloride monofilament from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 91% |
| Turkey | $168K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $25K | 1% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.3% |
| France | $7K | 0.3% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.06 per kg, 28% below the world average of $2.87, 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 polyvinyl chloride monofilament imports (HS 3916.20): 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 3916.20: Vinyl chloride polymers: monofilament, of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride monofilament imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported polyvinyl chloride monofilament worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride monofilament to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.06 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $2.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride monofilament to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride monofilament?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride monofilament is subheading 3916.20. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3916 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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