Tissue paper imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $12.1 million of tissue paper in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.2 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 | $12.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 23.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 15.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 3.0K t |
Where Ghana imports tissue paper from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), Indonesia (18%), Egypt (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+701% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 50% |
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 18% |
| Egypt | $992K | 8.2% |
| United States | $732K | 6% |
| Turkey | $719K | 5.9% |
| Tunisia | $501K | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $479K | 4% |
| Nigeria | $289K | 2.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $205K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $23K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.16 per kg, close to the world average of $1.38.
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 tissue paper imports (HS 4803): 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 4803: Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded.
Common questions
What is the value of tissue paper imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported tissue paper worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply tissue paper to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Indonesia (18%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 701% on the year.
What is the average import price of tissue paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.16 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $1.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tissue paper to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 247%. The peak was 2021 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tissue paper?
The HS code for tissue paper is heading 4803. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4803.00. 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 4803 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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