Bauxite exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $120.6 million of bauxite in 2024 (1.43 million tonnes). It ranks 6th of 84 countries for exports of this product. That is 52% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $120.6M | 1.43M t |
| 2023 | $79.3M | 1.23M t |
| 2022 | $37.2M | 519.8K t |
| 2021 | $37.9M | 686.0K t |
| 2020 | $74.7M | 1.32M t |
| 2019 | $45.7M | 808.6K t |
| 2018 | $62.9M | 1.03M t |
| 2017 | $78.4M | 1.27M t |
Where Ghana exports bauxite to
China alone took 81% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $98.2M | 81% |
| India | $19.4M | 16% |
| Greece | $3.1M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.08 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.06. 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 bauxite exports (HS 2606): 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 2606: Aluminium ores and concentrates.
Common questions
What is the value of bauxite exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported bauxite worth $120.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.43 million tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 84 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries buy bauxite from Ghana?
China was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($98.2 million), followed by India (16%) and Greece (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average export price of bauxite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of bauxite from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $78.4 million in 2017 to $120.6 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $67.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for bauxite?
The HS code for bauxite is heading 2606. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2606.00. It sits in HS chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2606 page.
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