Plastic-coated steel strip imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $4.6 million of plastic-coated steel strip in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% 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 | $4.6M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $340K | 239 t |
| 2020 | $467K | 418 t |
| 2019 | $176K | 180 t |
| 2018 | $350K | 359 t |
| 2017 | $248K | 303 t |
Where Ghana imports plastic-coated steel strip from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 98% |
| India | $73K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.85 per kg, 48% below the world average of $1.65, 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 strip imports (HS 7212.40): 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 7212.40: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, painted, varnished or coated with plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated steel strip imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported plastic-coated steel strip worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated steel strip to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by India (2%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated steel strip per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.85 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated steel strip to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $248 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated steel strip?
The HS code for plastic-coated steel strip is subheading 7212.40. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7212 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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