Control instruments imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of control instruments by Ghana reached $7.8 million in 2024 (355 tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.9 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 | $7.8M | 355 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 473 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 771 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 154 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 370 t |
Where Ghana imports control instruments from
Most of the value came from China (28%), Netherlands (12%), South Africa (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $905K | 12% |
| South Africa | $731K | 9.3% |
| Turkey | $476K | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $471K | 6% |
| Australia | $434K | 5.5% |
| Poland | $321K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $312K | 4% |
| United States | $308K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $301K | 3.8% |
Product types under HS 9032
| 9032.89 | Automatic control systems | 55% |
| 9032.81 | Hydraulic control systems | 27% |
| 9032.90 | Control instrument parts | 12% |
| 9032.10 | Thermostats | 4.5% |
| 9032.20 | Manostats | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9032.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.08 per kg, 67% below the world average of $65.93, 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.
Control instruments exports from Ghana
Exports of control instruments by Ghana reached $226 thousand in 2024 (19 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $156K | 69% |
| Italy | $20K | 8.7% |
| Sweden | $15K | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $12K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 3.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $7K | 2.9% |
| New Zealand | $4K | 1.6% |
| Senegal | $2K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana control instruments imports (HS 9032): 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 9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type.
Common questions
What is the value of control instruments imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported control instruments worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 355 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply control instruments to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 293% on the year.
What is the average import price of control instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.08 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $65.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of control instruments to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
Does Ghana also export control instruments?
Yes. Ghana exported $226 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, Italy and Sweden. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for control instruments?
The HS code for control instruments is heading 9032. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 9032.89 (55% of the value) and 9032.81 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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