Steel angles small imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported steel angles small worth $10.2 million (19.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 207% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $27.6 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 | $10.2M | 19.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.6M | 39.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 18.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 24.0K t |
Where Ghana imports steel angles small from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+248% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 98% |
| Turkey | $195K | 1.9% |
| India | $11K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 26% below the world average of $0.72, 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.
Steel angles small exports from Ghana
Exports of steel angles small by Ghana reached $331 thousand in 2024 (531 tonnes). Benin alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $241K | 73% |
| Togo | $77K | 23% |
| Burkina Faso | $14K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel angles small imports (HS 7216.21): 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 7216.21: Iron or non-alloy steel: L sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel angles small imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel angles small worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 207% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel angles small to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel angles small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $0.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel angles small to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2020 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel angles small?
Yes. Ghana exported $331 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Togo and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel angles small?
The HS code for steel angles small is subheading 7216.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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