Zinc-coated steel netting imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported zinc-coated steel netting worth $2.6 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 578 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 442 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 675 t |
| 2018 | $960K | 610 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 976 t |
Where Ghana imports zinc-coated steel netting from
China alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 98% |
| India | $32K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $14K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, 29% below the world average of $1.74, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana zinc-coated steel netting imports (HS 7314.41): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7314.41: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel netting imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported zinc-coated steel netting worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel netting to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (1%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel netting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $1.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel netting to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel netting?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel netting is subheading 7314.41. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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