Other hot-rolled steel exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $4.1 million of other hot-rolled steel in 2024 (15.0 thousand tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 253% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | 15.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $108K | 156 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1K | 2 t |
| 2017 | $1K | 1 t |
Where Ghana exports other hot-rolled steel to
Burkina Faso alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $4.0M | 97% |
| Togo | $58K | 1.4% |
| Benin | $53K | 1.3% |
| Niger | $3K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, 72% below the world average of $1.01, 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.
Other hot-rolled steel imports to Ghana
In 2024, Ghana imported other hot-rolled steel worth $2.2 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 94% |
| United Kingdom | $114K | 5.1% |
| Lebanon | $21K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $4K | 0.2% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana other hot-rolled steel exports (HS 7208.90): 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 7208.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7208.
Common questions
What is the value of other hot-rolled steel exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported other hot-rolled steel worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries buy other hot-rolled steel from Ghana?
Burkina Faso was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Togo (1%) and Benin (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of other hot-rolled steel per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $1.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of other hot-rolled steel from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also import other hot-rolled steel?
Yes. Ghana imported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Lebanon. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for other hot-rolled steel?
The HS code for other hot-rolled steel is subheading 7208.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 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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