Aluminium rods imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $26.7 million of aluminium rods in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 66% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $47.2 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 | $26.7M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $47.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $45.7M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $42.7M | 11.8K t |
| 2018 | $36.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2017 | $45.5M | 15.7K t |
Where Ghana imports aluminium rods from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.21 | Aluminium alloy hollow profiles | 75% |
| 7604.29 | Aluminium alloy rods | 23% |
| 7604.10 | Pure aluminium rods | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, 26% below the world average of $4.88, 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 rods imports (HS 7604): 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 7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported aluminium rods worth $26.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium rods to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($22.8 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and Greece (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 522% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $4.88 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 rods to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.5 million in 2017 to $26.7 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2021 at $47.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7604.21 (75% of the value) and 7604.29 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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