Alloy steel strips imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.1 million of alloy steel strips in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 143% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $848K | 602 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 602 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 3.0K t |
Where Ghana imports alloy steel strips from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 98% |
| Australia | $13K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7226
| 7226.92 | Cold-rolled alloy steel strip | 95% |
| 7226.99 | Alloy steel strip (other) | 4% |
| 7226.91 | Hot-rolled alloy steel strip | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7226.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, 49% below the world average of $2.00, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana alloy steel strips imports (HS 7226): 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 7226: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width of less than 600mm.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel strips imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported alloy steel strips worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 143% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel strips to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Australia (1%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $2.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel strips to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel strips?
The HS code for alloy steel strips is heading 7226. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7226.92 (95% of the value) and 7226.99 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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