Gas cylinders imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported gas cylinders worth $18.9 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 449% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 5.7K t |
Where Ghana imports gas cylinders from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.8M | 73% |
| Lebanon | $1.7M | 8.7% |
| India | $1.2M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 5.5% |
| Slovakia | $757K | 4% |
| United States | $104K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $82K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $65K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $27K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $27K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, close to the world average of $3.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gas cylinders exports from Ghana
Exports of gas cylinders by Ghana reached $284 thousand in 2024 (44 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 71% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $202K | 71% |
| Zambia | $68K | 24% |
| Togo | $7K | 2.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $4K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.3% |
| France | $1K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0.1% |
| Niger | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana gas cylinders imports (HS 7311): 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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported gas cylinders worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 449% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Lebanon (9%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 811% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas cylinders to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export gas cylinders?
Yes. Ghana exported $284 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Zambia and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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