Broadcasting transmission equipment imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported broadcasting transmission equipment worth $3.1 million (28 tonnes). Value rose 370% on 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 | $3.1M | 29 t |
| 2023 | $663K | 31 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 38 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 32 t |
| 2020 | $967K | 15 t |
| 2019 | $376K | 15 t |
| 2018 | $834K | 39 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 39 t |
Where Ghana imports broadcasting transmission equipment from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.6M | 85% |
| Italy | $273K | 8.7% |
| United States | $125K | 4% |
| Canada | $34K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $7K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Senegal | $2K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $109.44 per kg, 316% above the world average of $26.28. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana broadcasting transmission equipment imports (HS 8525.50): 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 8525.50: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, not incorporating reception apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of broadcasting transmission equipment imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported broadcasting transmission equipment worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 370% on 2023.
Which countries supply broadcasting transmission equipment to Ghana?
Germany was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Italy (9%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 604% on the year.
What is the average import price of broadcasting transmission equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $109.44 per kg in 2024, 316% above the world average of $26.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of broadcasting transmission equipment to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for broadcasting transmission equipment?
The HS code for broadcasting transmission equipment is subheading 8525.50. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8525 page.
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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