Hot-rolled steel bars imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported hot-rolled steel bars worth $135.7 million (263.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% 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 | $135.7M | 263.7K t |
| 2023 | $108.4M | 107.6K t |
| 2022 | $136.9M | 160.3K t |
| 2021 | $142.8M | 196.1K t |
| 2020 | $87.4M | 195.3K t |
| 2019 | $77.2M | 175.4K t |
| 2018 | $113.4M | 175.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 10.1K t |
Where Ghana imports hot-rolled steel bars from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $109.8M | 81% |
| Malaysia | $13.8M | 10% |
| South Africa | $11.8M | 8.7% |
| Nigeria | $347K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0% |
| India | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7213
| 7213.91 | Small diameter hot-rolled bar | 97% |
| 7213.99 | Large diameter hot-rolled bar | 2.7% |
| 7213.10 | Deformed hot-rolled bar | 0.3% |
| 7213.20 | Free-cutting hot-rolled bar | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7213.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.66, 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.
Hot-rolled steel bars exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $8.2 million of hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $6.5M | 79% |
| Burkina Faso | $1.2M | 14% |
| Togo | $403K | 4.9% |
| Senegal | $147K | 1.8% |
| Niger | $7K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7213): 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 7213: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel bars imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported hot-rolled steel bars worth $135.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 263.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel bars to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($109.8 million), followed by Malaysia (10%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel bars to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $135.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $142.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $100.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Ghana exported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Burkina Faso and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $127.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7213. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7213.91 (97% of the value) and 7213.99 (3%).
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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