Automatic control systems imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $4.3 million of automatic control systems in 2024 (127 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.4 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 | $4.3M | 127 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 389 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 575 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 784 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 51 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 876 t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 264 t |
Where Ghana imports automatic control systems from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (18%), China (16%), South Africa (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+860% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $777K | 18% |
| China | $689K | 16% |
| South Africa | $653K | 15% |
| Taiwan | $466K | 11% |
| Turkey | $452K | 11% |
| Egypt | $300K | 7% |
| India | $182K | 4.2% |
| Thailand | $116K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $115K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $112K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.89 per kg, 56% below the world average of $76.79, 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 automatic control systems imports (HS 9032.89): 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 9032.89: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic control systems imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported automatic control systems worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 127 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic control systems to Ghana?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($777 thousand), followed by China (16%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 860% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic control systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.89 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $76.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic control systems to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2017 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic control systems?
The HS code for automatic control systems is subheading 9032.89. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9032 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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