Solvent-based paint imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of solvent-based paint by Ghana reached $12.6 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $22.4 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 | $12.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $19.7M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $18.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $22.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 5.0K t |
Where Ghana imports solvent-based paint from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Netherlands (24%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+488% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 24% |
| United States | $1.5M | 12% |
| South Africa | $615K | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $584K | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $430K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $397K | 3.2% |
| India | $388K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $356K | 2.8% |
| South Korea | $263K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 3208
| 3208.90 | Polymer solvent paint | 57% |
| 3208.20 | Acrylic solvent paint | 32% |
| 3208.10 | Polyester solvent paint | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.47 per kg, 40% below the world average of $5.76, 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.
Solvent-based paint exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported solvent-based paint worth $1.7 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Togo (39%), Benin (39%), Senegal (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $677K | 39% |
| Benin | $674K | 39% |
| Senegal | $186K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $79K | 4.6% |
| Burkina Faso | $67K | 3.9% |
| Nigeria | $39K | 2.3% |
| Niger | $2K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana solvent-based paint imports (HS 3208): 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 3208: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of solvent-based paint imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported solvent-based paint worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply solvent-based paint to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (24%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of solvent-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.47 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $5.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of solvent-based paint to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2019 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export solvent-based paint?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Benin and Senegal. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for solvent-based paint?
The HS code for solvent-based paint is heading 3208. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3208.90 (57% of the value) and 3208.20 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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