Aluminium ingots exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $128.8 million of aluminium ingots in 2024 (51.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $169.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128.8M | 51.7K t |
| 2023 | $114.5M | 48.2K t |
| 2022 | $169.1M | 59.2K t |
| 2021 | $107.3M | 44.5K t |
| 2020 | $72.1M | 44.2K t |
| 2019 | $106.8M | 57.7K t |
| 2018 | $128.5M | 59.1K t |
| 2017 | $66.5M | 33.9K t |
Where Ghana exports aluminium ingots to
Italy alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $78.9M | 61% |
| Netherlands | $25.8M | 20% |
| Slovenia | $8.1M | 6.3% |
| France | $7.7M | 6% |
| Japan | $6.6M | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $514K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $479K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $301K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $280K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $165K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.10 | Pure aluminium ingots | 94% |
| 7601.20 | Aluminium alloy ingots | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
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 ingots exports (HS 7601): 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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported aluminium ingots worth $128.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium ingots from Ghana?
Italy was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($78.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (20%) and Slovenia (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium ingots from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $66.5 million in 2017 to $128.8 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2022 at $169.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $111.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7601.10 (94% of the value) and 7601.20 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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