Chainsaw blades imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported chainsaw blades worth $2.3 million (184 tonnes). That is 82% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 97% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.2 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 | $2.3M | 184 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 123 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 113 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 215 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 163 t |
| 2019 | $52K | 23 t |
| 2018 | $229K | 31 t |
| 2017 | $20K | 1 t |
Where Ghana imports chainsaw blades from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 68% |
| Brazil | $641K | 28% |
| China | $49K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.9% |
| India | $8K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.48 per kg, 42% below the world average of $21.38, 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 chainsaw blades imports (HS 8202.40): 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 8202.40: Tools, hand: chain saw blades.
Common questions
What is the value of chainsaw blades imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported chainsaw blades worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 184 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply chainsaw blades to Ghana?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Brazil (28%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 612% on the year.
What is the average import price of chainsaw blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.48 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $21.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chainsaw blades to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for chainsaw blades?
The HS code for chainsaw blades is subheading 8202.40. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8202 page.
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