Printed matter imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $9.0 million of printed matter in 2024 (855 tonnes). Value rose 103% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $9.0M | 855 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 598 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 613 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 581 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 564 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 954 t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 567 t |
Where Ghana imports printed matter from
Most of the value came from Hungary (31%), Malta (30%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $2.8M | 31% |
| Malta | $2.7M | 30% |
| China | $1.9M | 21% |
| Indonesia | $369K | 4.1% |
| Mauritius | $174K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $151K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $144K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $128K | 1.4% |
| India | $106K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $91K | 1% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter (other types) | 84% |
| 4911.10 | Trade catalogues and advertising materials | 8.5% |
| 4911.91 | Printed pictures and photographs | 7.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.53 per kg, 43% above the world average of $7.38. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 printed matter imports (HS 4911): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported printed matter worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 855 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 103% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter to Ghana?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Malta (30%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Malta grew fastest among the top ten, up 629% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.53 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $7.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed matter to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2018 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4911.99 (84% of the value) and 4911.10 (9%).
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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