Steel structural sections imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel structural sections by Ghana reached $187.8 million in 2024 (96.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 99% 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $187.8M | 96.7K t |
| 2023 | $94.5M | 48.2K t |
| 2022 | $176.8M | 63.1K t |
| 2021 | $196.8M | 75.4K t |
| 2020 | $153.0M | 72.4K t |
| 2019 | $112.3M | 48.7K t |
| 2018 | $120.1M | 50.9K t |
| 2017 | $120.9M | 58.3K t |
Where Ghana imports steel structural sections from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+388% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $108.1M | 58% |
| Thailand | $20.8M | 11% |
| India | $18.9M | 10% |
| Turkey | $16.1M | 8.6% |
| South Africa | $4.4M | 2.3% |
| Austria | $3.0M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 1.2% |
| United States | $1.2M | 0.6% |
| Israel | $1.2M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 55% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 32% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 7.7% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 5.1% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.49, 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 structural sections exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported steel structural sections worth $1.1 million (560 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Benin (39%), United Kingdom (32%), Togo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest (+821% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $423K | 39% |
| United Kingdom | $347K | 32% |
| Togo | $127K | 12% |
| Burkina Faso | $102K | 9.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $73K | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel structural sections worth $187.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 96.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 99% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($108.1 million), followed by Thailand (11%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 431% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structural sections to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $120.9 million in 2017 to $187.8 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2021 at $196.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $145.3 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, the United Kingdom and Togo. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $186.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (55% of the value) and 7308.30 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Ghana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World steel structural sections trade: top importers and exporters
Steel structural sections product types in Ghana
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.