Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $54.6 million of cold-rolled steel sheets in 2024 (92.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $115.6 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 | $54.6M | 92.3K t |
| 2023 | $59.1M | 78.7K t |
| 2022 | $115.6M | 124.2K t |
| 2021 | $94.3M | 107.5K t |
| 2020 | $36.9M | 63.1K t |
| 2019 | $44.4M | 70.6K t |
| 2018 | $44.5M | 69.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 35.5K t |
Where Ghana imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
China alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.7M | 97% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $351K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $223K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $28K | 0.1% |
| India | $13K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.17 | Cold-rolled steel coil medium | 76% |
| 7209.18 | Cold-rolled steel coil thin | 14% |
| 7209.16 | Cold-rolled steel coil | 6.2% |
| 7209.27 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thin | 2.7% |
| 7209.25 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thick | 0.5% |
| 7209.26 | Cold-rolled steel sheet | 0.4% |
| 7209.28 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm | 0.4% |
| 7209.15 | Cold-rolled steel coil thick | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 27% below the world average of $0.81, 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.
Cold-rolled steel sheets exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $685 thousand of cold-rolled steel sheets in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Benin alone took 53% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $362K | 53% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $151K | 22% |
| Burkina Faso | $132K | 19% |
| Niger | $41K | 6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana cold-rolled steel sheets imports (HS 7209): 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 7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $54.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($52.7 million), followed by Sweden (2%) and Turkey (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 633% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel sheets to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $54.6 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2022 at $115.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $58.8 million a year.
Does Ghana also export cold-rolled steel sheets?
Yes. Ghana exported $685 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $53.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7209.17 (76% of the value) and 7209.18 (14%).
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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