Aluminium scrap exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $38.8 million of aluminium scrap in 2024 (19.8 thousand tonnes). That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $38.8M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $28.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $32.8M | 16.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $17.4M | 13.8K t |
| 2018 | $25.5M | 15.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 10.4K t |
Where Ghana exports aluminium scrap to
India alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $26.4M | 68% |
| South Korea | $3.6M | 9.4% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 7% |
| China | $2.6M | 6.7% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Greece | $603K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $538K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $385K | 1% |
| Italy | $199K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $149K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.96 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium scrap imports to Ghana
Ghana imported $4.8 million of aluminium scrap in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+875% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $4.2M | 87% |
| South Korea | $274K | 5.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $202K | 4.2% |
| Senegal | $59K | 1.3% |
| Cyprus | $37K | 0.8% |
| Togo | $30K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana aluminium scrap exports (HS 7602): 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 7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium scrap exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported aluminium scrap worth $38.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium scrap from Ghana?
India was the largest buyer with 68% of the value ($26.4 million), followed by South Korea (9%) and Belgium (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 803% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.96 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of aluminium scrap from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $38.8 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also import aluminium scrap?
Yes. Ghana imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, South Korea and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $34.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium scrap?
The HS code for aluminium scrap is heading 7602. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7602.00. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7602 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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