Vinyl polymer imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported vinyl polymer worth $5.5 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.2 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 | $5.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 799 t |
Where Ghana imports vinyl polymer from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.4M | 62% |
| China | $634K | 12% |
| India | $582K | 11% |
| Belgium | $257K | 4.7% |
| Tunisia | $199K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $179K | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $70K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $70K | 1.3% |
| United States | $62K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $29K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3905
| 3905.21 | Vinyl acetate copolymer emulsion | 54% |
| 3905.12 | Polyvinyl acetate emulsion | 20% |
| 3905.99 | Vinyl polymers (other) | 13% |
| 3905.91 | Vinyl polymer copolymers (other) | 4.8% |
| 3905.30 | Polyvinyl alcohol | 3.4% |
| 3905.19 | Polyvinyl acetate resin | 3.2% |
| 3905.29 | Vinyl acetate copolymer (solid) | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.58 per kg, 43% below the world average of $2.77, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana vinyl polymer imports (HS 3905): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3905: Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters, in primary forms; other vinyl polymers in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of vinyl polymer imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported vinyl polymer worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply vinyl polymer to Ghana?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (11%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 75% on the year.
What is the average import price of vinyl polymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.58 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $2.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vinyl polymer to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 390%. The peak was 2022 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vinyl polymer?
The HS code for vinyl polymer is heading 3905. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 3905.21 (54% of the value) and 3905.12 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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