Copper scrap exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ghana exported copper scrap worth $80.9 million (10.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $80.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $78.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $100.0M | 14.6K t |
| 2021 | $79.9M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $41.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $47.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $48.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $38.8M | 7.4K t |
Where Ghana exports copper scrap to
Most of it went to China (41%), Germany (14%), Japan (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+619% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.2M | 41% |
| Germany | $11.1M | 14% |
| Japan | $8.0M | 10% |
| South Korea | $7.4M | 9.1% |
| India | $6.5M | 8% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 6.4% |
| Bulgaria | $3.9M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.87 per kg, 22% above the world average of $6.44. 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 copper scrap exports (HS 7404): 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 7404: Copper; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of copper scrap exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported copper scrap worth $80.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy copper scrap from Ghana?
China was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($33.2 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Japan (10%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 619% on the year.
What is the average export price of copper scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.87 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $6.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of copper scrap from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $38.8 million in 2017 to $80.9 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2022 at $100.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for copper scrap?
The HS code for copper scrap is heading 7404. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7404.00. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7404 page.
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