Silicate imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported silicate worth $5.2 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 66% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $5.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.5K t |
Where Ghana imports silicate from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 79% |
| Egypt | $590K | 11% |
| India | $244K | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $164K | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $43K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.4% |
| United States | $17K | 0.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2839
| 2839.90 | Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) | 61% |
| 2839.19 | Sodium silicate (other) | 22% |
| 2839.11 | Sodium metasilicate | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2839.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.53. 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 silicate imports (HS 2839): 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 2839: Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates.
Common questions
What is the value of silicate imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported silicate worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply silicate to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Egypt (11%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 791% on the year.
What is the average import price of silicate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of silicate to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 344%. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for silicate?
The HS code for silicate is heading 2839. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 2839.90 (61% of the value) and 2839.19 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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