Small paper sacks and bags imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of small paper sacks and bags by Ghana reached $3.7 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.8 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 | $3.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 3.0K t |
Where Ghana imports small paper sacks and bags from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 94% |
| Turkey | $63K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $63K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $24K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $22K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $22K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $10K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.2% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, close to the world average of $2.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small paper sacks and bags exports from Ghana
Exports of small paper sacks and bags by Ghana reached $1.2 million in 2024 (767 tonnes). Togo alone took 64% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $751K | 64% |
| Burkina Faso | $427K | 36% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.3% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana small paper sacks and bags imports (HS 4819.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4819.40: Paper and paperboard: sacks and bags, including cones, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base width less than 40cm.
Common questions
What is the value of small paper sacks and bags imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported small paper sacks and bags worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply small paper sacks and bags to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of small paper sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $2.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of small paper sacks and bags to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export small paper sacks and bags?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Burkina Faso and Switzerland. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for small paper sacks and bags?
The HS code for small paper sacks and bags is subheading 4819.40. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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