Steel storage tanks imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported steel storage tanks worth $6.2 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 34% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.1 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 | $6.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 752 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Ghana imports steel storage tanks from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Turkey (18%), Malaysia (7%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 49% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $429K | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $412K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $246K | 3.9% |
| Senegal | $182K | 2.9% |
| France | $179K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $170K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $154K | 2.5% |
| Norway | $82K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, 48% below the world average of $4.83, 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.
Steel storage tanks exports from Ghana
Exports of steel storage tanks by Ghana reached $529 thousand in 2024 (92 tonnes). Zambia alone took 50% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $267K | 50% |
| Togo | $255K | 48% |
| Burkina Faso | $5K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel storage tanks imports (HS 7309): 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 7309: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel storage tanks imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel storage tanks worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel storage tanks to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 677% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel storage tanks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $4.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel storage tanks to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel storage tanks?
Yes. Ghana exported $529 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Togo and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel storage tanks?
The HS code for steel storage tanks is heading 7309. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7309.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7309 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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