Steel sections small imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported steel sections small worth $3.5 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 77% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average.
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 | $3.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $981K | 979 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $786K | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $856K | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $410K | 310 t |
Where Ghana imports steel sections small from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 98% |
| Turkey | $61K | 1.7% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, 32% below the world average of $0.87, 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 sections small exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $626 thousand of steel sections small in 2024 (870 tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Burkina Faso grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $473K | 76% |
| Togo | $147K | 24% |
| Benin | $6K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel sections small imports (HS 7216.10): 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 7216.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: U, I or H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sections small imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel sections small worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel sections small to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 136% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel sections small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel sections small to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $410 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 764%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel sections small?
Yes. Ghana exported $626 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 $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sections small?
The HS code for steel sections small is subheading 7216.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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