Flexible tubing imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $18.3 million of flexible tubing in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $170.0 million.
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 | $18.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $46.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 139 t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 776 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 310 t |
| 2019 | $58.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $170.0M | 15.2K t |
Where Ghana imports flexible tubing from
United Kingdom alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+328% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $10.5M | 57% |
| France | $6.0M | 33% |
| China | $1.2M | 6.3% |
| United States | $187K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $123K | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $103K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $44K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $39K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $27K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $24K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8307
| 8307.10 | Tubing: flexible, with or without fittings, of iron or steel | 99% |
| 8307.90 | Flexible metal tubing | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.55 per kg, 20% above the world average of $12.92. 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 flexible tubing imports (HS 8307): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8307: Tubing; flexible, with or without fittings, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of flexible tubing imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported flexible tubing worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexible tubing to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by France (33%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 534% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexible tubing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.55 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $12.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flexible tubing to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $170.0 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, a fall of 89%. The peak was 2017 at $170.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexible tubing?
The HS code for flexible tubing is heading 8307. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8307.10 (99% of the value) and 8307.90 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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