Rubber sheets imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber sheets by Ghana reached $4.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.4 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 | $4.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 739 t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 2.6K t |
Where Ghana imports rubber sheets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 78% |
| Malaysia | $475K | 10% |
| India | $211K | 4.6% |
| Thailand | $125K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $58K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $32K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0.7% |
| United States | $12K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $12K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.48 per kg, 22% below the world average of $4.44, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana rubber sheets imports (HS 4008.21): 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 4008.21: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), in plates, sheets and strip, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber sheets imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported rubber sheets worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber sheets to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Malaysia (10%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 674% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.48 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $4.44 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 sheets to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2021 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber sheets?
The HS code for rubber sheets is subheading 4008.21. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4008 page.
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