Analytical instruments imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of analytical instruments by Ghana reached $19.8 million in 2024 (114 tonnes). That is 9% more than in 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 | $19.8M | 114 t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 127 t |
| 2022 | $16.9M | 177 t |
| 2021 | $18.9M | 225 t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 103 t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 196 t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 282 t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 75 t |
Where Ghana imports analytical instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Germany (18%), South Africa (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 24% |
| Germany | $3.6M | 18% |
| South Africa | $2.3M | 12% |
| United States | $1.9M | 9.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| India | $783K | 4% |
| France | $691K | 3.5% |
| Australia | $609K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $588K | 3% |
| Italy | $391K | 2% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.80 | Material property analyzers | 31% |
| 9027.50 | Optical radiation detector | 25% |
| 9027.90 | Microtomes | 18% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers | 13% |
| 9027.10 | Gas analysis equipment | 10% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatography equipment | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $174.04 per kg, 22% below the world average of $222.98, 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.
Analytical instruments exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported analytical instruments worth $311 thousand (8 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (44%), Zambia (13%), Australia (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $136K | 44% |
| Zambia | $42K | 13% |
| Australia | $26K | 8.2% |
| Senegal | $25K | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $10K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $9K | 3% |
| New Zealand | $8K | 2.6% |
| Mauritania | $7K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $6K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana analytical instruments imports (HS 9027): 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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported analytical instruments worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 114 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Germany (18%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $174.04 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $222.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of analytical instruments to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2018 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also export analytical instruments?
Yes. Ghana exported $311 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Zambia and Australia. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $19.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9027.80 (31% of the value) and 9027.50 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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