Sculptures exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $7.0 million of sculptures in 2024 (70 tonnes). Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.0M | 70 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 14 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 27 t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 24 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 106 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 17 t |
| 2018 | $787K | 15 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 12 t |
Where Ghana exports sculptures to
United Kingdom alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 67% |
| United States | $1.5M | 22% |
| France | $306K | 4.4% |
| Japan | $199K | 2.9% |
| Germany | $104K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $75K | 1.1% |
| Austria | $43K | 0.6% |
| Madagascar | $31K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $6K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $99.79 per kg, 47% below the world average of $189.15, 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.
Sculptures imports to Ghana
In 2024, Ghana imported sculptures worth $915 thousand (10 tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $576K | 63% |
| United States | $135K | 15% |
| Brazil | $87K | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 7.3% |
| Germany | $41K | 4.5% |
| Benin | $5K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana sculptures exports (HS 9703): 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 9703: Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sculptures exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported sculptures worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 70 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy sculptures from Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by the United States (22%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 20 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of sculptures per kg?
The average declared export value was about $99.79 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $189.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of sculptures from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 239%. The peak was 2021 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also import sculptures?
Yes. Ghana imported $915 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, the United States and Brazil. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sculptures?
The HS code for sculptures is heading 9703. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9703.00. It sits in HS chapter 97 (works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9703 page.
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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