Rubber articles imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $17.9 million of rubber articles in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.1 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 | $17.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $21.4M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.0M | 2.6K t |
Where Ghana imports rubber articles from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Netherlands (9%), Thailand (7%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 45% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 9% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 7.1% |
| United States | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $869K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $645K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $642K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $534K | 3% |
| India | $499K | 2.8% |
| France | $487K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 4016
| 4016.99 | Rubber articles (other) | 41% |
| 4016.93 | Rubber gaskets and seals | 34% |
| 4016.10 | Foam rubber mats | 8.1% |
| 4016.91 | Rubber floor coverings | 8% |
| 4016.92 | Rubber erasers | 6.4% |
| 4016.94 | Rubber boat fenders | 1.8% |
| 4016.95 | Inflatable rubber articles | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4016.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, 56% below the world average of $10.37, 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.
Rubber articles exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $578 thousand of rubber articles in 2024 (12 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $323K | 56% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $86K | 15% |
| Togo | $53K | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $48K | 8.3% |
| Senegal | $27K | 4.7% |
| Australia | $10K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $6K | 1% |
| Burkina Faso | $4K | 0.7% |
| Benin | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana rubber articles imports (HS 4016): 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 4016: Articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, n.e.c. in chapter 40.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber articles imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported rubber articles worth $17.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber articles to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (9%) and Thailand (7%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $10.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber articles to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.0 million in 2017 to $17.9 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2021 at $24.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export rubber articles?
Yes. Ghana exported $578 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber articles?
The HS code for rubber articles is heading 4016. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4016.99 (41% of the value) and 4016.93 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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