Steel nails imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $19.5 million of steel nails in 2024 (18.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 50% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $27.1 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 | $19.5M | 18.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $27.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $25.0M | 16.7K t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 15.4K t |
Where Ghana imports steel nails from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.5M | 100% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| South Korea | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.05 per kg, 34% below the world average of $1.60, 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 nails exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported steel nails worth $834 thousand (1.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Togo (47%), Cote d'Ivoire (45%), Burkina Faso (8%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $394K | 47% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $372K | 45% |
| Burkina Faso | $67K | 8% |
| Benin | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel nails imports (HS 7317): 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 7317: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of iron or steel, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of steel nails imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel nails worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel nails to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($19.5 million), followed by Germany (0%) and Taiwan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel nails per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.05 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $1.60 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 nails to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2021 at $27.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel nails?
Yes. Ghana exported $834 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel nails?
The HS code for steel nails is heading 7317. In Ghana all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7317.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7317 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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