Air and gas compressors (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported air and gas compressors (other) worth $12.3 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $16.3 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 | $12.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $16.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 848 t |
Where Ghana imports air and gas compressors (other) from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 64% |
| India | $845K | 6.9% |
| Belgium | $604K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $456K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $447K | 3.6% |
| United States | $422K | 3.4% |
| Australia | $415K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $205K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $199K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $163K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.52 per kg, 67% below the world average of $20.02, 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.
Air and gas compressors (other) exports from Ghana
Exports of air and gas compressors (other) by Ghana reached $204 thousand in 2024 (16 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Benin accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Benin grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $110K | 54% |
| United States | $42K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 20% |
| Denmark | $6K | 3% |
| Senegal | $3K | 1.4% |
| Togo | $1K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana air and gas compressors (other) imports (HS 8414.80): 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 8414.80: Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414.
Common questions
What is the value of air and gas compressors (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported air and gas compressors (other) worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply air and gas compressors (other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by India (7%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of air and gas compressors (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.52 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $20.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of air and gas compressors (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export air and gas compressors (other)?
Yes. Ghana exported $204 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, the United States and the Netherlands. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for air and gas compressors (other)?
The HS code for air and gas compressors (other) is subheading 8414.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8414 page.
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