Other ferrous scrap exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of other ferrous scrap by Ghana reached $2.3 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.1 million.
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 | $2.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 10.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 3.7K t |
Where Ghana exports other ferrous scrap to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 99% |
| Niger | $8K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $2K | 0.1% |
| Togo | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.38. 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 other ferrous scrap exports (HS 7204.49): 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 7204.49: Ferrous waste and scrap: n.e.c. in heading no. 7204.
Common questions
What is the value of other ferrous scrap exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported other ferrous scrap worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries buy other ferrous scrap from Ghana?
India was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Niger (0%) and Thailand (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Niger grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average export price of other ferrous scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other ferrous scrap from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2022 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for other ferrous scrap?
The HS code for other ferrous scrap is subheading 7204.49. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 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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