Pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $18.1 million of pure aluminium sheet rectangular in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 262% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $18.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 948 t |
Where Ghana imports pure aluminium sheet rectangular from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.9M | 99% |
| India | $66K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.2% |
| United States | $36K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, close to the world average of $3.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pure aluminium sheet rectangular exports from Ghana
Exports of pure aluminium sheet rectangular by Ghana reached $938 thousand in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Togo alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $743K | 79% |
| Burkina Faso | $177K | 19% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13K | 1.4% |
| Niger | $5K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana pure aluminium sheet rectangular imports (HS 7606.11): 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 7606.11: Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, (not alloyed), rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of pure aluminium sheet rectangular imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported pure aluminium sheet rectangular worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 262% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure aluminium sheet rectangular to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by India (0%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure aluminium sheet rectangular per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $3.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pure aluminium sheet rectangular to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, an increase of 625%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also export pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
Yes. Ghana exported $938 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular?
The HS code for pure aluminium sheet rectangular is subheading 7606.11. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7606 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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