Coated steel strips imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $10.8 million of coated steel strips in 2024 (14.8 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $10.8M | 14.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.1K t |
Where Ghana imports coated steel strips from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 98% |
| India | $97K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $71K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $16K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $12K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7212
| 7212.40 | Plastic-coated steel strip | 43% |
| 7212.50 | Other coated steel strip | 27% |
| 7212.30 | Zinc-coated steel strip | 25% |
| 7212.20 | Zinc-plated steel strip | 5.3% |
| 7212.60 | Clad steel strip | 0.2% |
| 7212.10 | Tin-coated steel strip | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 40% below the world average of $1.22, 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 coated steel strips imports (HS 7212): 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 7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel strips imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported coated steel strips worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel strips to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by India (1%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $1.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel strips to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 324%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel strips?
The HS code for coated steel strips is heading 7212. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7212.40 (42% of the value) and 7212.50 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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