Steel articles imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel articles by Ghana reached $117.9 million in 2024 (77.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $148.9 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 | $117.9M | 77.2K t |
| 2023 | $90.8M | 58.3K t |
| 2022 | $148.9M | 79.5K t |
| 2021 | $93.1M | 64.3K t |
| 2020 | $76.9M | 63.1K t |
| 2019 | $91.5M | 71.8K t |
| 2018 | $109.9M | 92.6K t |
| 2017 | $60.8M | 49.1K t |
Where Ghana imports steel articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $84.1M | 71% |
| United Kingdom | $6.5M | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $5.5M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 3.8% |
| Australia | $3.2M | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 2.7% |
| Norway | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| United States | $1.5M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 1% |
| Sweden | $1.1M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 59% |
| 7326.11 | Forged grinding balls | 37% |
| 7326.20 | Wire articles | 2.9% |
| 7326.19 | Forged steel articles | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 65% below the world average of $4.42, 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 articles exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $1.7 million of steel articles in 2024 (908 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cote d'Ivoire (39%), Burkina Faso (27%), Togo (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+397% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $659K | 39% |
| Burkina Faso | $456K | 27% |
| Togo | $131K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $104K | 6.2% |
| Zambia | $84K | 5% |
| Nigeria | $50K | 3% |
| Egypt | $49K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 2% |
| Angola | $30K | 1.8% |
| Gambia | $19K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel articles imports (HS 7326): 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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel articles worth $117.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 77.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($84.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $4.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel articles to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.8 million in 2017 to $117.9 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2022 at $148.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $98.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel articles?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $116.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (59% of the value) and 7326.11 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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