Steel fasteners imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel fasteners by Ghana reached $35.3 million in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $49.3 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 | $35.3M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $44.1M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $49.3M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $33.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $28.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $25.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $25.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.2M | 5.3K t |
Where Ghana imports steel fasteners from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.0M | 63% |
| Australia | $4.9M | 14% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| India | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $820K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $579K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $548K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $431K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $344K | 1% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 61% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 11% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 8.3% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 7.4% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 5.6% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 2.6% |
| 7318.24 | Cotter pins | 1.8% |
| 7318.23 | Rivets | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.29 per kg, 46% below the world average of $4.28, 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 fasteners exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $408 thousand of steel fasteners in 2024 (643 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Niger (38%), Cote d'Ivoire (34%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+622% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Niger | $154K | 38% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $138K | 34% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 7.6% |
| Nigeria | $22K | 5.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $15K | 3.6% |
| Benin | $11K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $10K | 2.4% |
| Chile | $9K | 2.1% |
| Senegal | $5K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel fasteners worth $35.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($22.0 million), followed by Australia (14%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.29 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $4.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel fasteners to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.2 million in 2017 to $35.3 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2022 at $49.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel fasteners?
Yes. Ghana exported $408 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Niger, Cote d'Ivoire and the Netherlands. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $34.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (61% of the value) and 7318.19 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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