Pipe and boiler control valves imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $61.8 million of pipe and boiler control valves in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $61.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $51.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $53.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2021 | $45.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $44.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $40.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $65.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $35.6M | 2.9K t |
Where Ghana imports pipe and boiler control valves from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+178% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.1M | 52% |
| United Kingdom | $15.2M | 25% |
| India | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| United States | $1.8M | 2.8% |
| Australia | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| France | $864K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $822K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.23 per kg, 50% below the world average of $22.62, 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.
Pipe and boiler control valves exports from Ghana
Exports of pipe and boiler control valves by Ghana reached $1.2 million in 2024 (52 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (33%), Nigeria (23%), Australia (22%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+669% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $400K | 33% |
| Nigeria | $283K | 23% |
| Australia | $264K | 22% |
| Italy | $71K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 5.4% |
| United States | $53K | 4.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $22K | 1.8% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $5K | 0.4% |
| Senegal | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $61.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($32.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (25%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 178% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.23 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.6 million in 2017 to $61.8 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2018 at $65.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export pipe and boiler control valves?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Nigeria and Australia. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $60.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 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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