PVC imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $52.1 million of pvc in 2024 (60.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 72% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $68.6 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 | $52.1M | 60.0K t |
| 2023 | $30.3M | 27.1K t |
| 2022 | $58.8M | 41.1K t |
| 2021 | $68.6M | 42.4K t |
| 2020 | $51.0M | 49.7K t |
| 2019 | $36.3M | 43.5K t |
| 2018 | $44.0M | 43.7K t |
| 2017 | $26.9M | 29.5K t |
Where Ghana imports pvc from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), United States (45%), Taiwan (2%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $24.8M | 48% |
| United States | $23.3M | 45% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 2.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $965K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $951K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $208K | 0.4% |
| India | $168K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $154K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $109K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $66K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Polyvinyl chloride (pure) | 75% |
| 3904.22 | Plasticized PVC compounds | 22% |
| 3904.21 | Rigid PVC compounds | 2.1% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride copolymers (other) | 0.3% |
| 3904.30 | Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer | 0.3% |
| 3904.50 | Vinylidene chloride polymers | 0.1% |
| 3904.61 | Polytetrafluoroethylene | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.87 per kg, 30% below the world average of $1.25, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana pvc imports (HS 3904): 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 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported pvc worth $52.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($24.8 million), followed by the United States (45%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 773% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.87 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pvc to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.9 million in 2017 to $52.1 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2021 at $68.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (75% of the value) and 3904.22 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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