Conveyor imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of conveyor by Ghana reached $27.0 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.7 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 | $27.0M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $29.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $34.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 3.3K t |
Where Ghana imports conveyor from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Finland (8%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+259% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.3M | 49% |
| Finland | $2.1M | 8% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 6.4% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 6.4% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $820K | 3% |
| India | $638K | 2.4% |
| United States | $536K | 2% |
| South Africa | $508K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8428
| 8428.90 | Lifting and handling machinery (other) | 32% |
| 8428.10 | Lifts and skip hoists | 30% |
| 8428.39 | Conveyor systems (other) | 16% |
| 8428.33 | Belt conveyor systems | 13% |
| 8428.20 | Pneumatic conveyor systems | 4.5% |
| 8428.32 | Bucket conveyor systems | 3.5% |
| 8428.60 | Ski lifts and aerial cable systems | 0.1% |
| 8428.40 | Escalators and moving walkways | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8428.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.55 per kg, 46% below the world average of $10.33, 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.
Conveyor exports from Ghana
Exports of conveyor by Ghana reached $206 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). Cote d'Ivoire alone took 100% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $205K | 100% |
| India | $1K | 0.2% |
| Burkina Faso | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana conveyor imports (HS 8428): 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 8428: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426 or 8427 (e.g. lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported conveyor worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by Finland (8%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.55 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $10.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of conveyor to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, an increase of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $34.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
Does Ghana also export conveyor?
Yes. Ghana exported $206 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cote d'Ivoire, India and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $26.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor?
The HS code for conveyor is heading 8428. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8428.90 (32% of the value) and 8428.10 (30%).
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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