Steel drums imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel drums by Ghana reached $12.4 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.7 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 | $12.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 3.3K t |
Where Ghana imports steel drums from
Most of the value came from Philippines (33%), China (28%), Spain (21%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.21 | Tinplate can | 78% |
| 7310.29 | Steel can (other) | 19% |
| 7310.10 | Steel drum | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.11 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel drums exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $912 thousand of steel drums in 2024 (478 tonnes). Togo alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+229% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $760K | 83% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 9.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $61K | 6.6% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.2% |
| Barbados | $1K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel drums imports (HS 7310): 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 7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel drums worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drums to Ghana?
The Philippines was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (28%) and Spain (21%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 327% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.11 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $3.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel drums to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2021 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel drums?
Yes. Ghana exported $912 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, the Netherlands and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7310.21 (78% of the value) and 7310.29 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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