Computer input/output units imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer input/output units by Ghana reached $9.7 million in 2024 (261 tonnes). That is 294% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $9.7M | 261 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 248 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 173 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 320 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 109 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 308 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 255 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 23 t |
Where Ghana imports computer input/output units from
Most of the value came from Hong Kong (48%), China (30%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+802% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $4.6M | 48% |
| China | $2.9M | 31% |
| United Kingdom | $774K | 8% |
| United States | $767K | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $131K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $128K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $125K | 1.3% |
| India | $33K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $27K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $19K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.96 per kg, 23% below the world average of $47.91, 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 computer input/output units imports (HS 8471.60): 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 8471.60: Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing.
Common questions
What is the value of computer input/output units imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported computer input/output units worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 261 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 294% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer input/output units to Ghana?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by China (30%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 802% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer input/output units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.96 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $47.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer input/output units to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 406%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer input/output units?
The HS code for computer input/output units is subheading 8471.60. 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 8471 page.
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