Steel wire imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire by Ghana reached $16.2 million in 2024 (26.2 thousand tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $54.0 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 | $16.2M | 26.2K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 27.2K t |
| 2022 | $53.4M | 34.5K t |
| 2021 | $30.3M | 29.8K t |
| 2020 | $54.0M | 30.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 21.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.5M | 19.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.1M | 14.1K t |
Where Ghana imports steel wire from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.9M | 86% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 11% |
| Togo | $192K | 1.2% |
| India | $99K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $70K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $43K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $17K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $8K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 75% |
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 19% |
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 6.4% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 45% below the world average of $1.12, 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 wire exports from Ghana
Exports of steel wire by Ghana reached $219 thousand in 2024 (455 tonnes). Most of it went to Benin (42%), Burkina Faso (26%), Niger (25%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $91K | 42% |
| Burkina Faso | $58K | 26% |
| Niger | $54K | 25% |
| Togo | $16K | 7.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel wire imports (HS 7217): 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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel wire worth $16.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and Togo (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Togo grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel wire to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.1 million in 2017 to $16.2 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2020 at $54.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.2 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel wire?
Yes. Ghana exported $219 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7217.20 (75% of the value) and 7217.10 (19%).
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