Steel prop and scaffolding imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel prop and scaffolding by Ghana reached $14.4 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 35% on 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 | $14.4M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 5.8K t |
Where Ghana imports steel prop and scaffolding from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+313% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 64% |
| South Africa | $2.9M | 20% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 7.7% |
| Turkey | $582K | 4% |
| Lebanon | $110K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $103K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $74K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $53K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $44K | 0.3% |
| India | $40K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 32% below the world average of $2.05, 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 prop and scaffolding exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $462 thousand of steel prop and scaffolding in 2024 (116 tonnes). Benin alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $403K | 87% |
| Burkina Faso | $33K | 7.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $24K | 5.2% |
| Togo | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel prop and scaffolding imports (HS 7308.40): 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 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel prop and scaffolding to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $2.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel prop and scaffolding to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel prop and scaffolding?
Yes. Ghana exported $462 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 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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