Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.1 million of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 131% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% 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 | $3.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $174K | 245 t |
Where Ghana imports hot-rolled rectangular steel bar from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 100% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, 28% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana hot-rolled rectangular steel bar imports (HS 7214.91): 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 7214.91: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, of rectangular (other than square) cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported hot-rolled rectangular steel bar worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 131% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled rectangular steel bar to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $0.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled rectangular steel bar to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $174 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for hot-rolled rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.91. 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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