Check valves imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of check valves by Ghana reached $7.0 million in 2024 (240 tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $7.0M | 240 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 217 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 217 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 182 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 208 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 201 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 246 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 195 t |
Where Ghana imports check valves from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Norway (40%), United Kingdom (3%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 46% |
| Norway | $2.8M | 40% |
| United Kingdom | $190K | 2.7% |
| United States | $188K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $111K | 1.6% |
| Austria | $87K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $51K | 0.7% |
| Taiwan | $49K | 0.7% |
| France | $44K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.37 per kg, 23% above the world average of $23.86. 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 check valves imports (HS 8481.30): 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 8481.30: Valves: check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of check valves imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported check valves worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 240 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply check valves to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Norway (40%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of check valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.37 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $23.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of check valves to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 217%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for check valves?
The HS code for check valves is subheading 8481.30. 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 8481 page.
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