Plastic-coated steel sheet imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $93.4 million of plastic-coated steel sheet in 2024 (117.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $122.6 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 | $93.4M | 117.5K t |
| 2023 | $121.2M | 63.6K t |
| 2022 | $91.7M | 66.7K t |
| 2021 | $98.6M | 79.6K t |
| 2020 | $122.6M | 144.0K t |
| 2019 | $44.3M | 53.0K t |
| 2018 | $41.8M | 35.0K t |
| 2017 | $80.0M | 95.9K t |
Where Ghana imports plastic-coated steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $82.3M | 88% |
| Malaysia | $5.7M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 2.5% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 1.9% |
| India | $705K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $530K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 27% below the world average of $1.08, 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 plastic-coated steel sheet imports (HS 7210.70): 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 7210.70: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel sheet imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic-coated steel sheet worth $93.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 117.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 209 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel sheet to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($82.3 million), followed by Malaysia (6%) and Spain (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $1.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel sheet to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $80.0 million in 2017 to $93.4 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2020 at $122.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $86.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel sheet is subheading 7210.70. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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