Aluminum chloride imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminum chloride by Ghana reached $7.3 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% 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 | $7.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $173K | 323 t |
| 2020 | $445K | 240 t |
| 2019 | $88K | 140 t |
| 2018 | $648K | 633 t |
| 2017 | $258K | 250 t |
Where Ghana imports aluminum chloride from
Denmark alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $7.1M | 98% |
| Thailand | $137K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.2% |
| China | $10K | 0.1% |
| India | $8K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $4K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 331% above the world average of $0.59. 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 aluminum chloride imports (HS 2827.32): 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 2827.32: Chlorides: of aluminium.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminum chloride imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported aluminum chloride worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 184 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminum chloride to Ghana?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Thailand (2%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminum chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 331% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminum chloride to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $258 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminum chloride?
The HS code for aluminum chloride is subheading 2827.32. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2827 page.
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