Ammunition and munitions imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $11.4 million of ammunition and munitions in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $11.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Ghana imports ammunition and munitions from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $8.8M | 78% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $86K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9306
| 9306.21 | Shotgun ammunition | 100% |
| 9306.30 | Small arms ammunition | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.49 per kg, 84% below the world average of $40.83, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana ammunition and munitions imports (HS 9306): 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 9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition and munitions imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported ammunition and munitions worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammunition and munitions to Ghana?
Spain was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by Italy (20%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 563% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammunition and munitions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.49 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $40.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammunition and munitions to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2023 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammunition and munitions?
The HS code for ammunition and munitions is heading 9306. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9306.21 (100% of the value) and 9306.30 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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