Battery imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $18.7 million of battery in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 126% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $30.1 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 | $18.7M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $28.9M | 19.3K t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2017 | $30.1M | 3.9K t |
Where Ghana imports battery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+478% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.9M | 90% |
| Singapore | $1.2M | 6.6% |
| United States | $94K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $72K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $71K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $62K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $61K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $60K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $52K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $34K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 97% |
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 2.4% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 0.6% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 0.5% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 0% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 76% below the world average of $7.83, 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 battery imports (HS 8506): 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 8506: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported battery worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 126% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($16.9 million), followed by Singapore (7%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of battery to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.1 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $30.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8506.10 (97% of the value) and 8506.50 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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