Steel pipe fittings imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $16.7 million of steel pipe fittings in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $39.0 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 | $16.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $39.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 3.2K t |
Where Ghana imports steel pipe fittings from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (39%), China (17%), South Africa (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $6.6M | 39% |
| China | $2.9M | 17% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 13% |
| Australia | $934K | 5.6% |
| Belgium | $700K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $462K | 2.8% |
| India | $392K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $390K | 2.3% |
| United States | $340K | 2% |
| Turkey | $271K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 7307
| 7307.99 | Steel fitting (other) | 24% |
| 7307.91 | Steel flange | 21% |
| 7307.29 | Stainless steel fitting (other) | 18% |
| 7307.21 | Stainless steel flange | 17% |
| 7307.93 | Steel butt welding fitting | 4.8% |
| 7307.11 | Cast iron fitting | 4.7% |
| 7307.19 | Cast steel fitting | 4.7% |
| 7307.92 | Steel elbow | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.58 per kg, close to the world average of $6.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel pipe fittings exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported steel pipe fittings worth $337 thousand (22 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (39%), Netherlands (35%), South Africa (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+406% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $131K | 39% |
| Netherlands | $118K | 35% |
| South Africa | $64K | 19% |
| Egypt | $10K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $6K | 1.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.9% |
| Togo | $2K | 0.5% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel pipe fittings imports (HS 7307): 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 7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel pipe fittings worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel pipe fittings to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by China (17%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.58 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $6.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel pipe fittings to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $39.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel pipe fittings?
Yes. Ghana exported $337 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, the Netherlands and South Africa. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7307.99 (24% of the value) and 7307.91 (21%).
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