Toilet paper imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $7.9 million of toilet paper in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 96% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.0 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 | $7.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 7.8K t |
Where Ghana imports toilet paper from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 98% |
| France | $52K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $26K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $9K | 0.1% |
| India | $8K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
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 toilet paper imports (HS 4818.10): 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 4818.10: Paper articles: toilet paper.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported toilet paper worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet paper to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by France (1%) and Hong Kong (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toilet paper to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper?
The HS code for toilet paper is subheading 4818.10. 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 4818 page.
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