Refractory mortar imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $4.1 million of refractory mortar in 2024 (20.0 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.6 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 | $4.1M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 18.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 16.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 4.3K t |
Where Ghana imports refractory mortar from
India alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 55% |
| China | $1.2M | 28% |
| Nigeria | $285K | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $212K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $79K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $26K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $11K | 0.3% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.21 per kg, 71% below the world average of $0.73, 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 refractory mortar imports (HS 3816): 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 3816: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory mortar imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported refractory mortar worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory mortar to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (28%) and Nigeria (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 369% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory mortar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.21 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $0.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refractory mortar to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory mortar?
The HS code for refractory mortar is heading 3816. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3816.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3816 page.
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