Air compressor imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air compressor by Ghana reached $108.5 million in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 62% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $108.5M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $66.9M | 14.7K t |
| 2022 | $53.3M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $70.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2020 | $79.6M | 16.9K t |
| 2019 | $53.3M | 13.4K t |
| 2018 | $55.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $75.9M | 12.9K t |
Where Ghana imports air compressor from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $81.7M | 75% |
| India | $5.1M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 3% |
| United States | $3.2M | 2.9% |
| France | $2.7M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $2.1M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8414
| 8414.51 | Small electric fans | 51% |
| 8414.90 | Compressor and fan parts | 18% |
| 8414.80 | Air and gas compressors (other) | 11% |
| 8414.59 | Fans (other types) | 9.1% |
| 8414.30 | Refrigeration compressors | 4.6% |
| 8414.20 | Manual air pumps | 2.9% |
| 8414.40 | Portable air compressors | 1.4% |
| 8414.60 | Ventilation hoods | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8414.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.78 per kg, 58% below the world average of $13.71, 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 compressor exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported air compressor worth $1.4 million (227 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (29%), Netherlands (17%), Italy (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $397K | 29% |
| Netherlands | $230K | 17% |
| Italy | $228K | 17% |
| Benin | $130K | 9.5% |
| Togo | $96K | 7.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $69K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $61K | 4.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $57K | 4.2% |
| United States | $42K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $25K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana air compressor imports (HS 8414): 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: Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan; gas-tight biological safety cabinets whether or not fitted with filters.
Common questions
What is the value of air compressor imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported air compressor worth $108.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply air compressor to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($81.7 million), followed by India (5%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of air compressor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.78 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $13.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of air compressor to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $75.9 million in 2017 to $108.5 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $70.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also export air compressor?
Yes. Ghana exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, the Netherlands and Italy. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $107.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for air compressor?
The HS code for air compressor is heading 8414. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8414.51 (51% of the value) and 8414.90 (18%).
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