Aluminium drums imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $25.4 million of aluminium drums in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 58% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $25.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 603 t |
Where Ghana imports aluminium drums from
Morocco alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $23.1M | 91% |
| China | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $664K | 2.6% |
| Kuwait | $426K | 1.7% |
| India | $15K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $14K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7612
| 7612.90 | Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or… | 99% |
| 7612.10 | Aluminium collapsible tubes | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7612.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.84 per kg, 25% above the world average of $7.86. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 drums imports (HS 7612): 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 7612: Aluminium casks, drums, cans, boxes etc (including rigid, collapsible tubular containers), for materials other than compressed, liquefied gas, 300l capacity or less, lined, heat-insulated or not.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium drums imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported aluminium drums worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium drums to Ghana?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($23.1 million), followed by China (4%) and Sri Lanka (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.84 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $7.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium drums to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, an increase of 642%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium drums?
The HS code for aluminium drums is heading 7612. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7612.90 (99% of the value) and 7612.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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