Boring machinery parts imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of boring machinery parts by Ghana reached $47.3 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $59.2 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 | $47.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $45.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $37.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $42.2M | 33.2K t |
| 2020 | $49.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $57.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $46.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $59.2M | 2.8K t |
Where Ghana imports boring machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (24%), Netherlands (22%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+378% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $11.5M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $10.2M | 22% |
| China | $6.6M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $5.1M | 11% |
| Australia | $2.5M | 5.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $2.1M | 4.5% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 2.6% |
| India | $954K | 2% |
| United States | $904K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.89 per kg, 40% above the world average of $12.81. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Boring machinery parts exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported boring machinery parts worth $798 thousand (84 tonnes). Norway alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $422K | 53% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $133K | 17% |
| Mauritania | $88K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $34K | 4.3% |
| Peru | $20K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $19K | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $14K | 1.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $4K | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana boring machinery parts imports (HS 8431.43): 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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported boring machinery parts worth $47.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring machinery parts to Ghana?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by the Netherlands (22%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.89 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $12.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring machinery parts to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.2 million in 2017 to $47.3 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $59.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.1 million a year.
Does Ghana also export boring machinery parts?
Yes. Ghana exported $798 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Cote d'Ivoire and Mauritania. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $46.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8431 page.
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