Communication apparatus (other) imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Ghana imported $3.6 million of communication apparatus (other) in 2024 (25 tonnes). Value fell 79% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $20.2 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 | $3.6M | 25 t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 221 t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 262 t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 627 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 20 t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 229 t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 255 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 12 t |
Where Ghana imports communication apparatus (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), United States (19%), Norway (11%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 38% |
| United States | $675K | 19% |
| Norway | $405K | 11% |
| India | $314K | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $186K | 5.2% |
| Spain | $161K | 4.5% |
| Canada | $128K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $81K | 2.3% |
| Australia | $74K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $141.67 per kg, 24% above the world average of $114.21. 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 communication apparatus (other) imports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported communication apparatus (other) worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply communication apparatus (other) to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Norway (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $141.67 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $114.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of communication apparatus (other) to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2021 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. 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 8517 page.
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