Aluminium sheet imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium sheet by Ghana reached $56.6 million in 2024 (19.3 thousand tonnes). That is 139% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $56.6M | 19.3K t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $32.6M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $41.9M | 18.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $29.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2017 | $32.9M | 12.9K t |
Where Ghana imports aluminium sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $51.8M | 92% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 4% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $472K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $266K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $224K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $161K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $66K | 0.1% |
| United States | $60K | 0.1% |
| France | $32K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.11 | Pure aluminium sheet rectangular | 32% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium alloy sheet other | 26% |
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 25% |
| 7606.91 | Pure aluminium sheet other shapes | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 23% below the world average of $3.79, 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.
Aluminium sheet exports from Ghana
Exports of aluminium sheet by Ghana reached $1.5 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Togo alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+617% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $1.1M | 74% |
| Burkina Faso | $350K | 23% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $34K | 2.2% |
| Niger | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana aluminium sheet imports (HS 7606): 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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported aluminium sheet worth $56.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 139% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium sheet to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($51.8 million), followed by Thailand (4%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 890% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $3.79 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 sheet to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.9 million in 2017 to $56.6 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $33.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export aluminium sheet?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $55.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7606.11 (32% of the value) and 7606.92 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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