Valve and tap parts imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $10.8 million of valve and tap parts in 2024 (503 tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $57.0 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 | $10.8M | 503 t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 276 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 442 t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 336 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 189 t |
| 2019 | $15.8M | 378 t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 431 t |
| 2017 | $57.0M | 919 t |
Where Ghana imports valve and tap parts from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (30%), China (16%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 30% |
| China | $1.7M | 16% |
| United States | $1.0M | 9.3% |
| Norway | $813K | 7.5% |
| India | $631K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $600K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $393K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $289K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $265K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $245K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.50 per kg, close to the world average of $19.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Valve and tap parts exports from Ghana
Exports of valve and tap parts by Ghana reached $879 thousand in 2024 (25 tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 91% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $800K | 91% |
| Egypt | $37K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 1.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $2K | 0.2% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana valve and tap parts imports (HS 8481.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8481.90: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of valve and tap parts imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported valve and tap parts worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 503 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve and tap parts to Ghana?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 405% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve and tap parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.50 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $19.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of valve and tap parts to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.0 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, a fall of 81%. The peak was 2017 at $57.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also export valve and tap parts?
Yes. Ghana exported $879 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt and the Netherlands. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve and tap parts?
The HS code for valve and tap parts is subheading 8481.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 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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