Computer imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer by Ghana reached $100.3 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $149.0 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 | $100.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $71.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $88.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $133.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $149.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $78.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $67.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $46.6M | 555 t |
Where Ghana imports computer from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), United Kingdom (19%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+379% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $35.4M | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $18.9M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $11.7M | 12% |
| United States | $10.3M | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $7.1M | 7.1% |
| France | $2.8M | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $2.2M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 1.7% |
| Serbia | $1.6M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 39% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 18% |
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 15% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 9.6% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 6.3% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 5.4% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 4.3% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $83.79 per kg, 65% below the world average of $236.75, 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.
Computer exports from Ghana
Exports of computer by Ghana reached $324 thousand in 2024 (3 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (26%), France (11%), Hong Kong (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+656% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $86K | 26% |
| France | $37K | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $30K | 9.2% |
| Nigeria | $28K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $21K | 6.6% |
| South Africa | $21K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 6% |
| Austria | $17K | 5.2% |
| Sweden | $9K | 2.7% |
| Australia | $8K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported computer worth $100.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($35.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (19%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 379% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $83.79 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.6 million in 2017 to $100.3 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2020 at $149.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $91.9 million a year.
Does Ghana also export computer?
Yes. Ghana exported $324 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, France and Hong Kong. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $100.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8471.30 (39% of the value) and 8471.80 (18%).
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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