Aircraft imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $39.5 million of aircraft in 2024 (68 tonnes). That is 453% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $52.0 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 | $39.5M | 68 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 18 t |
| 2022 | $42.3M | 64 t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 21 t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 80 t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 21 t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 41 t |
| 2017 | $52.0M | 50 t |
Where Ghana imports aircraft from
One supplier dominates: Thailand accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $21.0M | 53% |
| Singapore | $10.8M | 27% |
| Spain | $7.7M | 20% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8802
| 8802.12 | Heavy helicopters | 81% |
| 8802.40 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | 20% |
| 8802.20 | Light aeroplanes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $579.15 per kg, 40% below the world average of $969.93, 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.
Aircraft exports from Ghana
Exports of aircraft by Ghana reached $699 thousand in 2024 (0 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $600K | 86% |
| Burkina Faso | $72K | 10% |
| Benin | $19K | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $7K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana aircraft imports (HS 8802): 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 8802: Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported aircraft worth $39.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 68 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 453% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft to Ghana?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($21.0 million), followed by Singapore (27%) and Spain (19%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of aircraft per kg?
The average declared import value was about $579.15 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $969.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aircraft to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.0 million in 2017 to $39.5 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $52.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export aircraft?
Yes. Ghana exported $699 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Burkina Faso and Benin. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $38.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft?
The HS code for aircraft is heading 8802. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8802.12 (80% of the value) and 8802.40 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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