Rubber hose imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber hose by Ghana reached $22.2 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $22.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $18.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 2.7K t |
Where Ghana imports rubber hose from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.7M | 66% |
| Japan | $1.8M | 8.1% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $770K | 3.5% |
| France | $716K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $612K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $574K | 2.6% |
| India | $315K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $224K | 1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $162K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 4009
| 4009.21 | Metal-reinforced rubber hose | 37% |
| 4009.11 | Rubber hose (unreinforced) | 17% |
| 4009.42 | Reinforced hose assemblies | 14% |
| 4009.41 | Rubber hose (other reinforcement) | 12% |
| 4009.22 | Metal-reinforced hose assemblies | 12% |
| 4009.31 | Textile-reinforced rubber hose | 6% |
| 4009.32 | Textile-reinforced hose assemblies | 1.7% |
| 4009.12 | Rubber hose assemblies | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4009.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, 76% below the world average of $9.97, 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 rubber hose imports (HS 4009): 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 4009: Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges).
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported rubber hose worth $22.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by Japan (8%) and Australia (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $9.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber hose to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $22.2 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose?
The HS code for rubber hose is heading 4009. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4009.21 (37% of the value) and 4009.11 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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