Calender machine imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported calender machine worth $2.0 million (106 tonnes). That is 119% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.0M | 107 t |
| 2023 | $913K | 214 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 173 t |
| 2021 | $652K | 152 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 149 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 138 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 130 t |
| 2017 | $412K | 26 t |
Where Ghana imports calender machine from
United States alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+731% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 79% |
| China | $327K | 16% |
| Italy | $50K | 2.5% |
| India | $21K | 1.1% |
| Australia | $8K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8420
| 8420.99 | Calender machine parts (other) | 79% |
| 8420.10 | Calendering machines | 19% |
| 8420.91 | Calender machine cylinders | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8420.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.79 per kg, 86% above the world average of $10.08. 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 calender machine imports (HS 8420): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8420: Machines; calendering or other rolling machines, for other than metal or glass and cylinders therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of calender machine imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported calender machine worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 106 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply calender machine to Ghana?
The United States was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (16%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 731% on the year.
What is the average import price of calender machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.79 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $10.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of calender machine to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $412 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 386%. The peak was 2020 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for calender machine?
The HS code for calender machine is heading 8420. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8420.99 (79% of the value) and 8420.10 (19%).
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.
Same product, other countries
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.