Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $19.1 million (34.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $45.3 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 | $19.1M | 34.6K t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 42.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.0M | 26.1K t |
| 2021 | $45.3M | 57.5K t |
| 2020 | $35.4M | 78.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.9M | 68.9K t |
| 2018 | $30.8M | 49.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 11.6K t |
Where Ghana imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.5M | 81% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $840K | 4.4% |
| Malaysia | $555K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $124K | 0.7% |
| India | $59K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0% |
| United States | $6K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 0% |
| Germany | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 78% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 16% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 5.1% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 0.8% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $6.1 million of forged and hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (11.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Niger (38%), Togo (33%), Burkina Faso (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $2.3M | 39% |
| Togo | $2.0M | 33% |
| Burkina Faso | $911K | 15% |
| Benin | $696K | 11% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $119K | 2% |
| Gambia | $19K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7214): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $0.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. The peak was 2021 at $45.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Ghana exported $6.1 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 $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (78% of the value) and 7214.91 (16%).
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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