Metal-reinforced rubber hose imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported metal-reinforced rubber hose worth $8.2 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $8.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 527 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 395 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 610 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 296 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 874 t |
Where Ghana imports metal-reinforced rubber hose from
China alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 85% |
| Australia | $319K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $285K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $216K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $150K | 1.8% |
| India | $122K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $59K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $24K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, 58% below the world average of $5.24, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 metal-reinforced rubber hose imports (HS 4009.21): 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 4009.21: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal, without fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of metal-reinforced rubber hose imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported metal-reinforced rubber hose worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal-reinforced rubber hose to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Australia (4%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal-reinforced rubber hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $5.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal-reinforced rubber hose to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 413%. The peak was 2023 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal-reinforced rubber hose?
The HS code for metal-reinforced rubber hose is subheading 4009.21. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4009 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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