Sealant and mastic imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported sealant and mastic worth $3.9 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.9 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 | $3.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 3.3K t |
Where Ghana imports sealant and mastic from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (42%), South Africa (25%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 42% |
| South Africa | $978K | 25% |
| China | $450K | 12% |
| Spain | $291K | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $206K | 5.4% |
| India | $114K | 3% |
| Italy | $43K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $29K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $20K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 133% above the world average of $0.61. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 sealant and mastic imports (HS 3214.90): 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 3214.90: Mastics: n.e.c. in heading no. 3214.
Common questions
What is the value of sealant and mastic imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported sealant and mastic worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply sealant and mastic to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of sealant and mastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 133% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sealant and mastic to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sealant and mastic?
The HS code for sealant and mastic is subheading 3214.90. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3214 page.
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