Railway component (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.0 million of railway component (other) in 2024 (269 tonnes). Value rose 617% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.4 million.
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 | $2.0M | 269 t |
| 2023 | $286K | 124 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 891 t |
| 2021 | $301K | 83 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 222 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $309K | 32 t |
| 2017 | $96K | 57 t |
Where Ghana imports railway component (other) from
One supplier dominates: Benin accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $1.9M | 91% |
| Australia | $154K | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $29K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.62 per kg, 231% above the world average of $2.30. 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 railway component (other) imports (HS 7302.90): 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 7302.90: Iron or steel, railway or tramway track construction material: n.e.c. in heading no. 7302.
Common questions
What is the value of railway component (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported railway component (other) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 269 tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 617% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway component (other) to Ghana?
Benin was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Australia (8%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway component (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.62 per kg in 2024, 231% above the world average of $2.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of railway component (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway component (other)?
The HS code for railway component (other) is subheading 7302.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7302 page.
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