Control transformers imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of control transformers by Ghana reached $4.7 million in 2024 (493 tonnes). That is 283% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $4.7M | 493 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $900K | 261 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 290 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 127 t |
| 2019 | $815K | 234 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 75 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 204 t |
Where Ghana imports control transformers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 93% |
| India | $101K | 2.2% |
| Australia | $48K | 1% |
| Denmark | $39K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.4% |
| Mauritania | $10K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $9K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.47 per kg, close to the world average of $11.75.
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 control transformers imports (HS 8504.31): 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 8504.31: Electrical transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of control transformers imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported control transformers worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 493 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 283% on 2023.
Which countries supply control transformers to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by India (2%) and Australia (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of control transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.47 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $11.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of control transformers to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for control transformers?
The HS code for control transformers is subheading 8504.31. 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 8504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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