Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $5.5 million of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $28.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $28.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $829K | 452 t |
Where Ghana exports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to
Benin alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $3.0M | 54% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $974K | 18% |
| Burkina Faso | $855K | 16% |
| Togo | $541K | 9.9% |
| Niger | $154K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 40% below the world average of $2.25, 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.
Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports to Ghana
Imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes by Ghana reached $3.1 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 69% |
| Australia | $454K | 15% |
| India | $209K | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $114K | 3.7% |
| United States | $53K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $37K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.4% |
| Israel | $6K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from Ghana?
Benin was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (18%) and Burkina Faso (16%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 5 buyer countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average export price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $2.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $829 thousand in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 562%. The peak was 2019 at $28.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also import polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
Yes. Ghana imported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Australia and India. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 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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