Worked building stone imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported worked building stone worth $10.8 million (14.1 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $20.4 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 | $10.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 9.6K t |
Where Ghana imports worked building stone from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), Italy (12%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 50% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 12% |
| India | $1.1M | 10% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 9.7% |
| Turkey | $774K | 7.2% |
| Spain | $652K | 6% |
| Egypt | $114K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $84K | 0.8% |
| United States | $80K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $59K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6802
| 6802.91 | Marble (dressed) | 46% |
| 6802.93 | Granite (dressed) | 18% |
| 6802.21 | Marble flat slabs | 10% |
| 6802.23 | Granite flat slabs | 9.6% |
| 6802.92 | Calcareous stone (dressed) | 7.2% |
| 6802.99 | Worked stone (other) | 7.2% |
| 6802.29 | Cut building stone (other) | 1.4% |
| 6802.10 | Decorative mosaic tiles | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Worked building stone exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported worked building stone worth $1.3 million (7.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $935K | 72% |
| Austria | $312K | 24% |
| Poland | $16K | 1.2% |
| Ireland | $14K | 1.1% |
| France | $12K | 0.9% |
| United States | $6K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana worked building stone imports (HS 6802): 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 6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone.
Common questions
What is the value of worked building stone imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported worked building stone worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply worked building stone to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Italy (12%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 841% on the year.
What is the average import price of worked building stone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $0.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of worked building stone to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2020 at $20.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export worked building stone?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Austria and Poland. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $9.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for worked building stone?
The HS code for worked building stone is heading 6802. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6802.91 (46% of the value) and 6802.93 (17%).
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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