Crane imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crane by Ghana reached $16.4 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $112.7 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 | $16.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $30.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $25.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $112.7M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $90.4M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 3.3K t |
Where Ghana imports crane from
The largest suppliers were Sweden (34%), China (30%), Nigeria (9%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+390% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $5.6M | 34% |
| China | $4.8M | 30% |
| Nigeria | $1.4M | 8.7% |
| United States | $1.3M | 7.6% |
| India | $926K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $605K | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $578K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $290K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $224K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $160K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 62% |
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 18% |
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 6.1% |
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 4.5% |
| 8426.20 | Tower cranes | 4.2% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 4.1% |
| 8426.91 | Vehicle-mounted cranes | 1.1% |
| 8426.12 | Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 47% below the world average of $6.26, 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.
Crane exports from Ghana
In 2024, Ghana exported crane worth $2.4 million (514 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 95% |
| Burkina Faso | $73K | 3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $29K | 1.2% |
| Benin | $9K | 0.4% |
| Gambia | $9K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana crane imports (HS 8426): 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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported crane worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Ghana?
Sweden was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by China (30%) and Nigeria (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 390% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $6.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crane to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $112.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.5 million a year.
Does Ghana also export crane?
Yes. Ghana exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Ghana is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 8426.41 (61% of the value) and 8426.11 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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