Steel cookware imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $66.9 million of steel cookware in 2024 (14.4 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $66.9M | 14.4K t |
| 2023 | $60.9M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $40.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $37.3M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $49.5M | 11.9K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $53.4M | 14.1K t |
Where Ghana imports steel cookware from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $60.5M | 91% |
| India | $4.4M | 6.5% |
| United States | $775K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $489K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $234K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $86K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $70K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $59K | 0.1% |
| France | $50K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $37K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7323
| 7323.93 | Stainless steel cookware | 63% |
| 7323.99 | Iron cookware other types | 18% |
| 7323.94 | Enamelled steel cookware | 12% |
| 7323.10 | Steel wool and scourers | 4.9% |
| 7323.91 | Cast iron cookware bare | 2% |
| 7323.92 | Enamelled cast iron cookware | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7323.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.64 per kg, close to the world average of $5.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel cookware exports from Ghana
Exports of steel cookware by Ghana reached $594 thousand in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Burkina Faso (48%), Togo (32%), Benin (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel cookware imports (HS 7323): 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 7323: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel cookware imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel cookware worth $66.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel cookware to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($60.5 million), followed by India (7%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 278% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.64 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $5.77 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 cookware to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.4 million in 2017 to $66.9 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $44.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel cookware?
Yes. Ghana exported $594 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Togo and Benin. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $66.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel cookware?
The HS code for steel cookware is heading 7323. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7323.93 (62% of the value) and 7323.99 (18%).
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