Portland cement imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portland cement by Ghana reached $203.6 million in 2024 (3.95 million tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $450.9 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 | $203.6M | 3.95M t |
| 2023 | $318.1M | 5.40M t |
| 2022 | $406.1M | 6.14M t |
| 2021 | $450.9M | 7.03M t |
| 2020 | $152.6M | 4.99M t |
| 2019 | $258.5M | 5.36M t |
| 2018 | $297.4M | 5.12M t |
| 2017 | $112.7M | 3.63M t |
Where Ghana imports portland cement from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Togo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $122.2M | 60% |
| Pakistan | $21.6M | 11% |
| Togo | $12.5M | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $10.0M | 4.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.7M | 3.8% |
| Nigeria | $7.6M | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $7.4M | 3.6% |
| Angola | $5.8M | 2.8% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 1.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.2M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 88% |
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 11% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 0.8% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 0.2% |
| 2523.30 | Aluminous cement | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.07, 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.
Portland cement exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $242 thousand of portland cement in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $234K | 97% |
| Niger | $7K | 3% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana portland cement imports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported portland cement worth $203.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.95 million tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply portland cement to Ghana?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($122.2 million), followed by Pakistan (11%) and Togo (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of portland cement to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $112.7 million in 2017 to $203.6 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2021 at $450.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $275.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export portland cement?
Yes. Ghana exported $242 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Niger and Morocco. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $203.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2523.10 (88% of the value) and 2523.29 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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