Aluminium cables imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported aluminium cables worth $74.9 million (24.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 192 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 67% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
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 | $74.9M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $45.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 5.1K t |
Where Ghana imports aluminium cables from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $44.0M | 59% |
| India | $30.9M | 41% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7614
| 7614.90 | Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core | 98% |
| 7614.10 | Aluminium steel-cored cables | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7614.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, 20% below the world average of $3.90, 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 aluminium cables imports (HS 7614): 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 7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated).
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cables imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported aluminium cables worth $74.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 192 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium cables to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($44.0 million), followed by India (41%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 173% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium cables to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $74.9 million in 2024, an increase of 581%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $24.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cables?
The HS code for aluminium cables is heading 7614. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7614.90 (98% of the value) and 7614.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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