Rubber pharmaceutical articles imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported rubber pharmaceutical articles worth $2.5 million (267 tonnes). That is 52% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.3 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 | $2.5M | 267 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 540 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 436 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 305 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 246 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 349 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 372 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 234 t |
Where Ghana imports rubber pharmaceutical articles from
The largest suppliers were India (47%), Malaysia (22%), Thailand (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+175% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 47% |
| Malaysia | $565K | 22% |
| Thailand | $278K | 11% |
| China | $235K | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $215K | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $49K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.6% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4014
| 4014.10 | Rubber condoms | 95% |
| 4014.90 | Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (excluding sheath contraceptives), with or without fittings of hard… | 5.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.53 per kg, 41% below the world average of $16.08, 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 pharmaceutical articles imports (HS 4014): 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 4014: Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles (including teats), of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber, with or without fittings of hard rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber pharmaceutical articles imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported rubber pharmaceutical articles worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 267 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber pharmaceutical articles to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Malaysia (22%) and Thailand (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber pharmaceutical articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.53 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $16.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber pharmaceutical articles to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles?
The HS code for rubber pharmaceutical articles is heading 4014. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4014.10 (95% of the value) and 4014.90 (5%).
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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