Low carbon round steel bloom imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported low carbon round steel bloom worth $15.3 million (35.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. Value rose 66% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 240% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $89.5 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 | $15.3M | 35.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 18.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $89.5M | 136.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $169K | 500 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3K | 1 t |
Where Ghana imports low carbon round steel bloom from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $15.3M | 100% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $10K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, 57% below the world average of $1.00, 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 low carbon round steel bloom imports (HS 7207.19): 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 7207.19: Iron or non-alloy steel: semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel, containing by weight less than 0.25% of carbon, other than rectangular or square cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of low carbon round steel bloom imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported low carbon round steel bloom worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 154 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply low carbon round steel bloom to Ghana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of low carbon round steel bloom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $1.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low carbon round steel bloom to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3 thousand in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $89.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for low carbon round steel bloom?
The HS code for low carbon round steel bloom is subheading 7207.19. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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