Steel wire mesh imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $13.2 million of steel wire mesh in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $13.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 6.0K t |
Where Ghana imports steel wire mesh from
China alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.7M | 89% |
| Turkey | $548K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $254K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $191K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $142K | 1.1% |
| India | $109K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $61K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $44K | 0.3% |
| Israel | $26K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $23K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.39 | Uncoated steel wire mesh | 24% |
| 7314.41 | Zinc-coated steel netting | 20% |
| 7314.49 | Coated steel netting (other) | 19% |
| 7314.31 | Zinc-coated welded mesh | 18% |
| 7314.20 | Coarse steel mesh | 5.8% |
| 7314.50 | Expanded metal | 4.8% |
| 7314.14 | Stainless steel mesh | 3.4% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, close to the world average of $1.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel wire mesh exports from Ghana
Exports of steel wire mesh by Ghana reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Burkina Faso alone took 73% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $2.6M | 73% |
| Togo | $902K | 26% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.7% |
| Benin | $7K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana steel wire mesh imports (HS 7314): 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 7314: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire mesh imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported steel wire mesh worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 732% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire mesh to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2020 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export steel wire mesh?
Yes. Ghana exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, Togo and the Netherlands. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 7314.39 (24% of the value) and 7314.41 (20%).
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