Deformed bar drawn imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported deformed bar drawn worth $14.8 million (27.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $30.6 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 | $14.8M | 27.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 25.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 21.1K t |
| 2021 | $30.6M | 40.9K t |
| 2020 | $30.1M | 70.9K t |
| 2019 | $29.7M | 57.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.1M | 37.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 10.8K t |
Where Ghana imports deformed bar drawn from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.3M | 76% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $840K | 5.7% |
| Malaysia | $555K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $123K | 0.8% |
| United States | $6K | 0% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
| India | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.54 per kg, close to the world average of $0.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Deformed bar drawn exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $6.0 million of deformed bar drawn in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Niger (39%), Togo (34%), Burkina Faso (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $2.3M | 39% |
| Togo | $2.0M | 34% |
| Burkina Faso | $900K | 15% |
| Benin | $604K | 10% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $119K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana deformed bar drawn imports (HS 7214.20): 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 7214.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of deformed bar drawn imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported deformed bar drawn worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply deformed bar drawn to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of deformed bar drawn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.54 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of deformed bar drawn to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. The peak was 2021 at $30.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export deformed bar drawn?
Yes. Ghana exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Togo and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for deformed bar drawn?
The HS code for deformed bar drawn is subheading 7214.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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