Specialty coated paper imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported specialty coated paper worth $7.7 million (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.6 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 | $7.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $12.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 8.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 4.4K t |
Where Ghana imports specialty coated paper from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 53% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 19% |
| Serbia | $413K | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $255K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $222K | 2.9% |
| India | $218K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $189K | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $189K | 2.5% |
| Indonesia | $184K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $148K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.59 | Plastic-coated paper | 40% |
| 4811.90 | Specialty coated paper (other types) | 27% |
| 4811.41 | Self-adhesive paper | 24% |
| 4811.60 | Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper | 4.7% |
| 4811.51 | Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) | 3.7% |
| 4811.49 | Gummed and adhesive paper | 0.7% |
| 4811.10 | Bituminized and tarred paper | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.34 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
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 specialty coated paper imports (HS 4811): 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 4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported specialty coated paper worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Serbia (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 752% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty coated paper to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4811.59 (40% of the value) and 4811.90 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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