Coated steel sheets imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $300.6 million of coated steel sheets in 2024 (416.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $300.6M | 416.2K t |
| 2023 | $304.0M | 280.7K t |
| 2022 | $284.7M | 272.7K t |
| 2021 | $326.6M | 320.5K t |
| 2020 | $271.6M | 328.3K t |
| 2019 | $165.6M | 216.3K t |
| 2018 | $190.4M | 192.0K t |
| 2017 | $187.4M | 222.7K t |
Where Ghana imports coated steel sheets from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $282.5M | 94% |
| Spain | $8.0M | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $5.7M | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| India | $941K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $829K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $530K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $117K | 0% |
| Sweden | $70K | 0% |
| Greece | $68K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 33% |
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 31% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 26% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 4.3% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 2.5% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 2.4% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 0.5% |
| 7210.69 | Aluminium-coated steel sheet | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.99, 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.
Coated steel sheets exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported coated steel sheets worth $2.3 million (6.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Togo (45%), Burkina Faso (36%), Benin (12%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $1.0M | 45% |
| Burkina Faso | $826K | 36% |
| Benin | $274K | 12% |
| Niger | $125K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $28K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported coated steel sheets worth $300.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 416.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($282.5 million), followed by Spain (3%) and Malaysia (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $187.4 million in 2017 to $300.6 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2021 at $326.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $253.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export coated steel sheets?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Burkina Faso and Benin. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $298.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7210.49 (33% of the value) and 7210.70 (31%).
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