Steel shapes imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported steel shapes worth $38.8 million (68.3 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $60.8 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 | $38.8M | 68.3K t |
| 2023 | $36.6M | 40.0K t |
| 2022 | $40.0M | 37.1K t |
| 2021 | $60.8M | 66.9K t |
| 2020 | $48.5M | 76.4K t |
| 2019 | $34.6M | 53.5K t |
| 2018 | $48.8M | 63.0K t |
| 2017 | $24.5M | 38.8K t |
Where Ghana imports steel shapes from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.9M | 93% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 5.5% |
| India | $231K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $142K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $85K | 0.2% |
| France | $70K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $48K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $24K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.21 | Steel angles small | 26% |
| 7216.31 | Steel U-sections | 21% |
| 7216.32 | Steel I-sections | 17% |
| 7216.33 | Steel H-sections | 13% |
| 7216.10 | Steel sections small | 9.1% |
| 7216.91 | Cold-formed angle nes | 3.5% |
| 7216.99 | Steel angles miscellaneous | 3% |
| 7216.50 | Hot-rolled steel angles | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 34% 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 shapes exports from Ghana
Ghana exported $4.9 million of steel shapes in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Burkina Faso (32%), Senegal (23%), Cote d'Ivoire (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $1.6M | 32% |
| Senegal | $1.1M | 23% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $853K | 18% |
| Niger | $624K | 13% |
| Benin | $397K | 8.2% |
| Togo | $310K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel shapes imports (HS 7216): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel shapes worth $38.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel shapes to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($35.9 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 34% 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 shapes to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.5 million in 2017 to $38.8 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2021 at $60.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel shapes?
Yes. Ghana exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $34.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7216.21 (26% of the value) and 7216.31 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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