Welded steel tubes imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported welded steel tubes worth $34.4 million (49.8 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $116.3 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 | $34.4M | 49.8K t |
| 2023 | $42.2M | 31.3K t |
| 2022 | $76.4M | 58.9K t |
| 2021 | $69.2M | 57.6K t |
| 2020 | $116.3M | 148.2K t |
| 2019 | $47.5M | 65.6K t |
| 2018 | $65.1M | 81.0K t |
| 2017 | $57.9M | 88.1K t |
Where Ghana imports welded steel tubes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.7M | 92% |
| India | $778K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $631K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $450K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $216K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $115K | 0.3% |
| United States | $100K | 0.3% |
| France | $86K | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $64K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $44K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 49% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 27% |
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 14% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 6.6% |
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 1.8% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 1.1% |
| 7306.29 | Welded casing and tubing | 0.2% |
| 7306.11 | Stainless line pipe | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 50% below the world average of $1.39, 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.
Welded steel tubes exports from Ghana
Exports of welded steel tubes by Ghana reached $7.5 million in 2024 (23.5 thousand tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $4.7M | 63% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.2M | 16% |
| Niger | $692K | 9.2% |
| Togo | $622K | 8.3% |
| Benin | $216K | 2.9% |
| Fiji | $24K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana welded steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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 7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported welded steel tubes worth $34.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($31.7 million), followed by India (2%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.9 million in 2017 to $34.4 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2020 at $116.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export welded steel tubes?
Yes. Ghana exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire and Niger. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $26.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7306.61 (49% of the value) and 7306.30 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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