Cast iron articles imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $36.5 million of cast iron articles in 2024 (29.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 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 | $36.5M | 29.9K t |
| 2023 | $40.0M | 25.7K t |
| 2022 | $34.6M | 20.6K t |
| 2021 | $35.6M | 26.7K t |
| 2020 | $24.9M | 24.3K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 10.4K t |
| 2018 | $25.1M | 13.3K t |
| 2017 | $21.7M | 18.0K t |
Where Ghana imports cast iron articles from
India alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+179% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $26.6M | 73% |
| China | $6.7M | 18% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $531K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $449K | 1.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $167K | 0.5% |
| United States | $157K | 0.4% |
| Morocco | $149K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $102K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $88K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7325
| 7325.91 | Grinding balls | 92% |
| 7325.99 | Cast iron articles other | 6.6% |
| 7325.10 | Non-malleable cast iron articles | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7325.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, 51% below the world average of $2.50, 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.
Cast iron articles exports from Ghana
Exports of cast iron articles by Ghana reached $425 thousand in 2024 (42 tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $419K | 99% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $5K | 1.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana cast iron articles imports (HS 7325): 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 7325: Iron or steel; cast articles.
Common questions
What is the value of cast iron articles imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported cast iron articles worth $36.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast iron articles to Ghana?
India was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by China (18%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 523% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast iron articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $2.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cast iron articles to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.7 million in 2017 to $36.5 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2023 at $40.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export cast iron articles?
Yes. Ghana exported $425 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $36.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast iron articles?
The HS code for cast iron articles is heading 7325. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7325.91 (92% of the value) and 7325.99 (7%).
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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