Air conditioner imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $98.9 million of air conditioner in 2024 (19.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 119% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $98.9M | 19.6K t |
| 2023 | $45.1M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $50.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $52.9M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $69.4M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $35.5M | 10.2K t |
| 2018 | $37.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $47.9M | 9.2K t |
Where Ghana imports air conditioner from
China alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $88.4M | 89% |
| Australia | $2.2M | 2.2% |
| India | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $999K | 1% |
| France | $536K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $400K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $386K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $235K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8415
| 8415.10 | Window and wall air conditioners | 82% |
| 8415.90 | Air conditioning parts | 12% |
| 8415.82 | Central air conditioning units | 5.2% |
| 8415.83 | Evaporative coolers | 0.7% |
| 8415.81 | Reversible heat pumps | 0.6% |
| 8415.20 | Vehicle air conditioners | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 per kg, 49% below the world average of $9.92, 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 conditioner exports from Ghana
Exports of air conditioner by Ghana reached $673 thousand in 2024 (282 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Togo accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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The shipment records behind Ghana air conditioner imports (HS 8415): 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 8415: Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated.
Common questions
What is the value of air conditioner imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported air conditioner worth $98.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply air conditioner to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($88.4 million), followed by Australia (2%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of air conditioner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $9.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of air conditioner to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.9 million in 2017 to $98.9 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $54.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also export air conditioner?
Yes. Ghana exported $673 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Togo, Nigeria and Italy. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $98.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for air conditioner?
The HS code for air conditioner is heading 8415. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8415.10 (82% of the value) and 8415.90 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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