Forged grinding balls imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $43.7 million of forged grinding balls in 2024 (49.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 170 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $75.5 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 | $43.7M | 49.5K t |
| 2023 | $42.8M | 44.1K t |
| 2022 | $75.5M | 64.4K t |
| 2021 | $46.9M | 47.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.4M | 45.0K t |
| 2019 | $45.8M | 58.9K t |
| 2018 | $66.2M | 78.1K t |
| 2017 | $28.1M | 37.9K t |
Where Ghana imports forged grinding balls from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.7M | 86% |
| South Africa | $4.6M | 11% |
| Spain | $881K | 2% |
| India | $261K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $147K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0% |
| Australia | $8K | 0% |
| Chile | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged grinding balls exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported forged grinding balls worth $427 thousand (402 tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $427K | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana forged grinding balls imports (HS 7326.11): 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 7326.11: Iron or steel: grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of forged grinding balls imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported forged grinding balls worth $43.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 170 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged grinding balls to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($37.7 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged grinding balls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged grinding balls to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.1 million in 2017 to $43.7 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $75.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export forged grinding balls?
Yes. Ghana exported $427 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso and South Africa. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $43.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged grinding balls?
The HS code for forged grinding balls is subheading 7326.11. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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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