Steel can (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $2.4 million of steel can (other) in 2024 (928 tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.9 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 | $2.4M | 928 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 952 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 964 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 652 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 631 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.2K t |
Where Ghana imports steel can (other) from
China alone supplied 78% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 78% |
| Egypt | $254K | 11% |
| Italy | $93K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $68K | 2.8% |
| Lebanon | $29K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $12K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.4% |
| France | $9K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, 41% below the world average of $4.40, 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 can (other) exports from Ghana
Exports of steel can (other) by Ghana reached $858 thousand in 2024 (215 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Togo accounted for 88% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $756K | 88% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 10% |
| Burkina Faso | $11K | 1.3% |
| Barbados | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel can (other) imports (HS 7310.29): 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 7310.29: Tanks, casks, drums, boxes and similar containers for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas) less than 50l capacity, n.e.c. in item no. 7310.2, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel can (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel can (other) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 928 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel can (other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Egypt (11%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 360% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel can (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $4.40 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 can (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2018 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel can (other)?
Yes. Ghana exported $858 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, the Netherlands and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel can (other)?
The HS code for steel can (other) is subheading 7310.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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