Zinc-coated steel wire imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zinc-coated steel wire by Ghana reached $12.1 million in 2024 (19.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $25.4 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 | $12.1M | 19.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.4M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 10.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 10.5K t |
Where Ghana imports zinc-coated steel wire from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 82% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 15% |
| Togo | $192K | 1.6% |
| India | $71K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $53K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
| Greece | $3K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.08, 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.
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The shipment records behind Ghana zinc-coated steel wire imports (HS 7217.20): 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel wire to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Togo (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.08 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 wire to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2020 at $25.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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