Alloy steel bars and shapes imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $8.4 million of alloy steel bars and shapes in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes). That is 48% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $26.7 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 | $8.4M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $26.3M | 16.2K t |
| 2021 | $24.0M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 37.6K t |
| 2019 | $26.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2018 | $23.9M | 20.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.3M | 43.4K t |
Where Ghana imports alloy steel bars and shapes from
China alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 87% |
| South Africa | $377K | 4.5% |
| India | $318K | 3.8% |
| United States | $225K | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $147K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7228
| 7228.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel bar | 91% |
| 7228.70 | Alloy steel angle | 5.6% |
| 7228.60 | Alloy steel bar (other) | 2.7% |
| 7228.80 | Hollow drill bar | 0.6% |
| 7228.50 | Cold-finished alloy steel bar | 0.3% |
| 7228.10 | High-speed steel bar | 0.2% |
| 7228.40 | Forged alloy steel bar | 0.1% |
| 7228.20 | Silico-manganese steel bar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7228.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 53% below the world average of $1.44, 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 alloy steel bars and shapes imports (HS 7228): 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 7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bars and shapes imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel bars and shapes to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 88% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alloy steel bars and shapes to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.3 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2019 at $26.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes is heading 7228. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7228.30 (91% of the value) and 7228.70 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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