Unbleached kraft sack paper imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unbleached kraft sack paper by Ghana reached $8.7 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.9 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 | $8.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 3.5K t |
Where Ghana imports unbleached kraft sack paper from
One supplier dominates: Poland accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $4.5M | 51% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $951K | 11% |
| Spain | $579K | 6.6% |
| China | $569K | 6.5% |
| Estonia | $479K | 5.5% |
| United States | $32K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22K | 0.3% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $20K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $19K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
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 unbleached kraft sack paper imports (HS 4804.21): 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 4804.21: Kraft paper and paperboard: sack kraft paper, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft sack paper imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported unbleached kraft sack paper worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft sack paper to Ghana?
Poland was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Sweden (18%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft sack paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached kraft sack paper to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 236%. The peak was 2021 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper?
The HS code for unbleached kraft sack paper is subheading 4804.21. 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 4804 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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