Welding supplies imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welding supplies by Ghana reached $15.8 million in 2024 (14.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $15.8M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 4.4K t |
Where Ghana imports welding supplies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.6M | 86% |
| India | $455K | 2.9% |
| United States | $389K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $384K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $177K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $141K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $140K | 0.9% |
| Morocco | $130K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $84K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $65K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Coated arc welding electrodes | 81% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire for soldering and brazing | 11% |
| 8311.20 | Cored wire for arc welding | 6.3% |
| 8311.90 | Metal spraying wire and rods | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 64% below the world average of $3.05, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana welding supplies imports (HS 8311): 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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported welding supplies worth $15.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by India (3%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding supplies to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $15.8 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (81% of the value) and 8311.30 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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