Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel sheet thick by Ghana reached $6.7 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.7 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 | $6.7M | 11.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $331K | 388 t |
Where Ghana imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 95% |
| Turkey | $135K | 2% |
| India | $116K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $38K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 27% 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.
Hot-rolled steel sheet thick exports from Ghana
Exports of hot-rolled steel sheet thick by Ghana reached $502 thousand in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Burkina Faso accounted for 72% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $363K | 72% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $139K | 28% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports (HS 7208.51): 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 7208.51: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 27% 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 steel sheet thick to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $331 thousand in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $12.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
Yes. Ghana exported $502 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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