Seamless steel pipes imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seamless steel pipes by Ghana reached $9.9 million in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 69% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $56.7 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 | $9.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $32.3M | 21.9K t |
| 2022 | $56.7M | 28.3K t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $25.2M | 14.2K t |
| 2018 | $47.2M | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $32.8M | 6.3K t |
Where Ghana imports seamless steel pipes from
Most of the value came from China (46%), United Kingdom (19%), Australia (6%). Among the main suppliers, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 46% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 19% |
| Australia | $605K | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $560K | 5.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $439K | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $437K | 4.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $366K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $347K | 3.5% |
| India | $174K | 1.8% |
| France | $104K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.19 | Carbon steel seamless line pipe | 14% |
| 7304.31 | Cold-drawn seamless tube | 13% |
| 7304.41 | Cold-drawn stainless tube | 10% |
| 7304.49 | Seamless stainless tube | 9.8% |
| 7304.59 | Seamless alloy steel tube | 9.8% |
| 7304.29 | Carbon steel seamless casing | 9.8% |
| 7304.39 | Seamless carbon steel tube | 9.2% |
| 7304.24 | Stainless seamless casing | 8.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 37% below the world average of $2.31, 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.
Seamless steel pipes exports from Ghana
Exports of seamless steel pipes by Ghana reached $311 thousand in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Togo alone took 66% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $205K | 66% |
| Burkina Faso | $56K | 18% |
| Angola | $24K | 7.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $14K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana seamless steel pipes imports (HS 7304): 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 7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported seamless steel pipes worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and Australia (6%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of seamless steel pipes to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.8 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $56.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export seamless steel pipes?
Yes. Ghana exported $311 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Burkina Faso and Angola. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7304.19 (14% of the value) and 7304.31 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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